superimpose
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pər verb (used with object), su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing.
2.
to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon ).
3.
Movies, Television. to print (an image) over another image so that both are seen at once: The credits were superimposed over the opening scene.
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World English Dictionary
superimpose (ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (usually foll by on | |
| 1. | to set or place on or over something else |
| 2. | to add (to) |
| superimpo'sition | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
superimpose
1794, from superimposition (1684), from L. superimponere from super- (see super-) + imponere "to place upon," from in- "into" + poser "put, place."
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Example sentences
By following a measured grid pattern, the company hoped to superimpose the images into a plan view of the pattern tile.
So, when you superimpose them on top of each other, they have to make a lattice mismatch and that causes straying.
Never superimpose one filter paper on another before thoroughly drying.
Later, they'll superimpose the images to identify inconsistencies, which they'll remove to produce a more accurate rendering.
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