misregistered
Incorrectly signed up
Misregistered means improperly aligned or recorded in a system.
In printing and graphics, colors or layers that are misregistered don't line up correctly, creating blurry or offset images: The misregistered print showed a faint shadow around each letter.
In administrative contexts, something misregistered was entered incorrectly in official records: The property was misregistered under the wrong owner's name.
Improper positioning relative to reference
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- blurringMaking less distinct
- ghostingAbruptly ceasing all communication
- smudgingMaking blurry marks
overlap · slippage · CMYK · plate · overprint · knockout · trapping · halftone
Improper positioning relative to reference
Abruptly ceasing all communication
- blurringMaking less distinct
- distortionTwisting from original state
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- fringingAdding decorative border
jitter · smearing · haziness · fuzziness · shadowing · bleeding · feathering · softness
Adjusting relative positions
- recalibrationAdjusting measurement standards again
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- repositioningMoving to new spot
misalignment
Improper positioning relative to reference
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- blurringMaking less distinct
- ghostingAbruptly ceasing all communication
smudging · overlap · slippage · CMYK · plate · overprint · knockout · trapping · halftone · separation
misalignment
Improper positioning relative to reference
ghosting
Abruptly ceasing all communication
- blurringMaking less distinct
- distortionTwisting from original state
- artifactHuman-made historical object
fringing · jitter · smearing · haziness · fuzziness · shadowing · bleeding · feathering · softness · displacement
realignment
Adjusting relative positions
- recalibrationAdjusting measurement standards again
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
repositioning · zeroing · resynchronization · compensation · proofing
misregisteredregistered
Formally recorded or enrolled
aligned · calibrated · synchronized · true · flush
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