Overmatter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overmatter is a noun meaning (printing) Typeset material that proves to be surplus to requirements.
Meaning
(printing) Typeset material that proves to be surplus to requirements.
Example Sentences
Casting off is estimating the number of words in a manuscript. Copy fitting is assessing how much space text will take up in a printed document. Both are important in ensuring that you do not end up with pages of overmatter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maculature, make-ready, typographia, overprint, underlay, wastepaper.
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