noun

1. 1. the art or process of making a composite picture by bringing together into a single composition a number of different pictures or parts of pictures and arranging these, as by superimposing one on another, so that they form a blended whole while remaining distinct
   2. a picture so made
2. Film
   1. the process of editing
   2. the art or process of producing a sequence of abruptly alternating scenes or images or a sequence in which superimposed images are shown whirling about, flashing into focus, etc., to convey an idea
   3. a part of a film in which this is used
3. 1. any similar technique, as in literature or music, of juxtaposing discrete or contrasting elements
   2. anything that is or is like the result of such a process

Etymology: Fr, a mounting, setting together < monter, mount

transitive verb montaged -·taged′, montaging -·tag′·ing