watermark
verbEtymology From water + mark.
1
To mark paper with a watermark.
2
To mark a datafile with a digital watermark.
watermark
noun/ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/
Etymology From water + mark.
1
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.
2
Broadly A logo superimposed on a digital image, a television broadcast, etc.
3
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A value stored in a datafile to ensure its integrity, so that if the file's contents are changed then the watermark will no longer match the contents.
4
Computing, Engineering, Graphical user interface, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A default hint caption displayed in a text box prior to the user inputting any text.
5
A mark indicating the level to which water has risen.
- Derived terms
- digital watermark, watermark disease