Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: rubber stamp
rubber stamp
a paint program tool that duplicates a selected area of a drawing. See the illustration at clone tool.
Dictionary of Marketing Terms: rubber stamp
rubber stamp
In general:
- hand-held printing device with a raised print surface on a rubber block. The image surface is rubbed with ink and then stamped onto paper. Rubber stamps are used when a short message must be repeatedly added to a number of documents, such as stamping "paid" onto invoices, "confidential" onto envelopes, or "approved" onto purchase orders.
- term used to refer to individuals who, with little thought, approve everything that crosses their desks (e.g., rubber-stamp executives or politicians).
Direct marketing: graphic device used in direct mail packages that simulates the appearance of a hand-stamped message, lending a tone of urgency and/or personalization. A typical rubber-stamp message is "Preferred Customers Only: Open Immediately!"
