to countermark
- verb
- /ˈkaʊntərˌmɑrk/
- Specialized
- The government decided to countermark all old coins with a new symbol after the currency reform.
Examples
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To prevent forgery, the official will countermark each certificate before distribution.
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The bank will countermark the new bills next week.
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Collectors value coins that were countermarked during historical events for their rarity.
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She countermarked the documents to ensure authenticity.
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To prevent forgery, the official will countermark each certificate before distribution.
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The government decided to countermark all old coins with a new symbol after the currency reform.
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She countermarked the documents to ensure authenticity.
Synonyms
Use a sign or symbol to identify something
To press something so it leaves a mark
To stamp a letter with an official mark showing the date and place it was sent
To add a visible mark to a photo or document to show who owns it
Press a small tool onto paper or a ticket to make an official mark
To put a name or logo on a product to show who made it
How Official
Surface Forms
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.