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injection

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

The act of introducing a liquid, drug, or other substance into the body by means of a needle or syringe.

Synonyms

jab, shot, vaccination.

Examples of usage

  • He received an injection to help with the pain in his back.
  • The nurse administered the injection carefully and efficiently.
Context #2 | Noun

computer programming

The process of adding code or data into a program or system in order to modify its behavior or enhance its functionality.

Synonyms

addition, insertion.

Examples of usage

  • The software engineer made an injection to fix a bug in the program.
  • Hackers often use injections to exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

A forceful shot or pass, typically in sports like basketball or soccer.

Synonyms

kick, pass, shot.

Examples of usage

  • He made a perfect injection into the goal, scoring the winning point.
  • The player's powerful injection left the goalkeeper helpless.

Translations

Translations of the word "injection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injeção

🇮🇳 इंजेक्शन

🇩🇪 Injektion

🇮🇩 injeksi

🇺🇦 ін'єкція

🇵🇱 iniekcja

🇯🇵 注射 (ちゅうしゃ)

🇫🇷 injection

🇪🇸 inyección

🇹🇷 enjeksiyon

🇰🇷 주입 (주사)

🇸🇦 حقن

🇨🇿 injekce

🇸🇰 injekcia

🇨🇳 注射 (zhùshè)

🇸🇮 injekcija

🇮🇸 inngjöf

🇰🇿 инъекция

🇬🇪 ინექცია

🇦🇿 inyeksiya

🇲🇽 inyección

Etymology

The word 'injection' originated from the Latin word 'injectio', which means 'a throwing in'. The concept of injecting substances into the body dates back to ancient times, with early civilizations using methods like animal bladders as syringes. The modern syringe and needle were developed in the 19th century, revolutionizing medical treatments. In computer programming, the term 'injection' gained prominence with the rise of cyber attacks and the need for secure coding practices. The sports usage of 'injection' highlights the forceful and impactful nature of a shot or pass in various athletic activities.

See also: inject, injecting, injector.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,641, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.