superpose

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In a general way, measuring is a wholly human operation, which implies that we really or ideally superpose two objects one on another a certain number of times.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur

We may give isolated single taps or superpose a series in rapid succession according as the wheel is rotated slow or fast.

From Response in the Living and Non-Living by Bose, Jagadis Chandra, Sir

What has been accomplished is to superpose upon the ancient organic France another arbitrary and administrative France.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry

Now it is the same thing with symmetric spherical triangles; we cannot superpose them.

From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene

Which being cast out again superpose coals, and blowing for a long time, as at first, again uncover it, and then do as you did before.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius