wa·ter·mark

wa·ter·mark
/ˈwɑːtɚˌmɑɚk/ noun, pl -marks [count]
: a design or symbol (such as the maker's name) that is made in a piece of paper and that can be seen when the paper is held up to the light
◇ A watermark is usually found in expensive paper as a sign of quality.

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