v. o·ver·set, o·ver·set·ting, o·ver·sets v.tr. 1. To throw into a confused or disturbed state; upset: "The news is sure to overset him" (Charles Dickens). 2. Printing a. To set (type or copy) in excess of what is needed. b. To set too much type for (a given space). v.intr. Printing To set too much material for a given space. n. (ōvər-sĕt′) Printing Too much typeset matter. |
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