Superimpose
verb
To place or lay one thing over another, usually in such a way that both are still evident.
The photographer superimposed an image of the moon on the city skyline.
Often appears as...
- superimpose image
- superimpose layer
verb
To integrate one set of data or system with another in such a way that the characteristics of both are evident.
The company's aim is to superimpose its own e-commerce capabilities with those of the software provider.
Often appears as...
- superimpose data
- superimpose system
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To place or lay one thing over another, usually in such a way that both are still evident.
The photographer superimposed an image of the moon on the city skyline.
Often appears as...
- superimpose image
- superimpose layer
verb
To integrate one set of data or system with another in such a way that the characteristics of both are evident.
The company's aim is to superimpose its own e-commerce capabilities with those of the software provider.
Often appears as...
- superimpose data
- superimpose system
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Clarity
Superimpose to reveal both elements, keeping visual information clear and not muddled.
In the poster, the artist superimposed bold text on a translucent backdrop.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Combination
Use superimpose for artistic effects, combining images to create illusions or new art pieces.
She superimposed the two photographs to make one seamless image.
Pro Tip 3/3Transparency Important
When you superimpose, make sure each layer maintains some transparency to show what's beneath.
The watermarked logo was superimposed onto the corner of the video.
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Video examples
Enthusiasm and design PIPE...
contact at Nike and moving left to right we've got three a.m. to three a.m. and we've just taken those plots and you know superimpose them over one another and what we see on the vertical axis is just how much activity on you actually have and be able to see some of that variation and what we wanted to do
Video examples
How a fleet of...
over that foraging ground, and it's quite beautiful. Once you superimpose the acoustic data collected by the drones, a picture starts to emerge. As the seals leave the islands and swim from left to right, they are observed to dive at a relatively shallow depth of about 20 meters,
Video examples
Using Religion As A Tool...
And I think it's a really telling piece of propaganda, how it weaves together religious imagery to superimpose them on the tactics and actions of al-Qaeda.
Video examples
Enthusiasm and design PIPE...
contact at Nike and moving left to right we've got three a.m. to three a.m. and we've just taken those plots and you know superimpose them over one another and what we see on the vertical axis is just how much activity on you actually have and be able to see some of that variation and what we wanted to do
Video examples
How a fleet of...
over that foraging ground, and it's quite beautiful. Once you superimpose the acoustic data collected by the drones, a picture starts to emerge. As the seals leave the islands and swim from left to right, they are observed to dive at a relatively shallow depth of about 20 meters,
Video examples
Using Religion As A Tool...
And I think it's a really telling piece of propaganda, how it weaves together religious imagery to superimpose them on the tactics and actions of al-Qaeda.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Brian Ferneyhough
British Composer
In my own recent String Trio I attempt to superimpose two quite different sets of formal strategies, both of which, ultimately, refer back to historical precedent.
Quote examples
Paul P. Harris
American Lawyer
To attempt to superimpose its views through the exercise of force, is seldom the part of intelligence; it is frequently the part of ignorance.
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Brian Lamb
American Businessman
I've never been a member of a political party, but people will superimpose on you what they want.
Quote examples
Brian Ferneyhough
British Composer
In my own recent String Trio I attempt to superimpose two quite different sets of formal strategies, both of which, ultimately, refer back to historical precedent.
Quote examples
Paul P. Harris
American Lawyer
To attempt to superimpose its views through the exercise of force, is seldom the part of intelligence; it is frequently the part of ignorance.
Quote examples
Brian Lamb
American Businessman
I've never been a member of a political party, but people will superimpose on you what they want.
Example 1 of 3
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