1. the process of embedding a translucent design or mark into paper during manufacture that becomes visible when held up to light
2. the process of embedding invisible identifying information into digital media files to prevent unauthorized copying or to track usage
Usage: technology

Examples

• The watermarking process makes currency difficult to counterfeit.
• High-quality stationery often features watermarking for authenticity.
• Digital watermarking helps protect copyrighted images online.
• The company uses watermarking to track how their videos are shared.
• You can see the watermarking in the paper when you hold it to the window.
• Advanced watermarking techniques are invisible to the naked eye.
• The watermarking on official documents prevents forgery.