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to countermark

to countermark

9.1
To stamp coins, documents, or goods with a mark to show they are official
  • verb
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌmɑrk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : contramarcar
  • The government decided to countermark all old coins with a new symbol after the currency reform.

Examples

  • To prevent forgery, the official will countermark each certificate before distribution.

  • The bank will countermark the new bills next week.

  • Collectors value coins that were countermarked during historical events for their rarity.

  • She countermarked the documents to ensure authenticity.

  • To prevent forgery, the official will countermark each certificate before distribution.

  • The government decided to countermark all old coins with a new symbol after the currency reform.

  • She countermarked the documents to ensure authenticity.

Synonyms

to mark
vsto countermark
203 1.4

Use a sign or symbol to identify something

specifies formal validation reissue or ownership rather than general identification
to imprint
vsto countermark
12 3.8

To press something so it leaves a mark

is used to validate reissue or show ownership not only to leave impressions
to postmark
vsto countermark
12 3.9

To stamp a letter with an official mark showing the date and place it was sent

is used to validate reissue or indicate ownership not to record mailing time
to watermark
vsto countermark
  • Specialized
2 4.4

To add a visible mark to a photo or document to show who owns it

uses visible applied validation for reissue or ownership rather than a faint design
to handstamp
vsto countermark
  • Formal
5.7

Press a small tool onto paper or a ticket to make an official mark

is used to validate reissue or show ownership rather than only approval
to brandmark
vsto countermark
6.6

To put a name or logo on a product to show who made it

is for formal validation or reissue beyond simple origin labelling

How Official

to hallmark
  • Specialized
6.8
to countermark
  • Specialized
9.1
to stamp
40 2.2
to mark
203 1.4

Surface Forms

countermark infinitive
countermarked past participle
countermarking present participle
countermarks third person singular

Etymology

The verb countermark comes from counter- meaning 'against' or 'again' and mark meaning 'a sign', so to countermark something is to put a second mark on a coin, paper, or item to show it has been checked, reissued, or belongs to someone.