Overlay: meaning, definitions and examples
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overlay
[ ˌəʊvəˈleɪ ]
image editing software
Overlay is a technique used in image editing software to superimpose one image or video on top of another. It is commonly used to add text, graphics, or effects to an existing image or video.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used an overlay to add a watermark to her photos.
- The video editor applied an overlay to create a picture-in-picture effect.
cover with a coating
To overlay means to cover something with a coating or layer. This can be done with various materials such as paint, paper, or fabric.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a thin layer of gold leaf.
- The technician will overlay the circuit board with a protective coating.
Translations
Translations of the word "overlay" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobreposição
🇮🇳 ओवरले
🇩🇪 Überlagerung
🇮🇩 tumpang tindih
🇺🇦 накладання
🇵🇱 nakładka
🇯🇵 オーバーレイ
🇫🇷 superposition
🇪🇸 superposición
🇹🇷 bindirme
🇰🇷 오버레이
🇸🇦 تراكب
🇨🇿 překrytí
🇸🇰 prekrytie
🇨🇳 叠加
🇸🇮 prekritje
🇮🇸 yfirlag
🇰🇿 қабаттасу
🇬🇪 გადაფარვა
🇦🇿 örtük
🇲🇽 superposición
Word origin
The term 'overlay' originated from the Middle English word 'overleien', which meant to cover or overspread. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass digital applications in modern times.
See also: overlaying.