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inserter

[ ɪnˈsɜːrtər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

data processing

A program that inserts data into a database or document.

Synonyms

data inserter, input tool.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inserter	Use 'inserter' when referring to a general device or person that places something into something else. This term is often used in a broader context and can refer to both manual and automated actions. The factory uses an inserter to add components to the assembly line. He works as an inserter in the publishing company, placing advertisements into magazines.
data inserter	Choose 'data inserter' when specifically talking about software or tools that input data into a system or database. This term is more technical and specific to the field of data management or IT. The new software includes a data inserter to help with filling out large spreadsheets. She is working on a project to build a more efficient data inserter for the company's database.
input tool	Use 'input tool' to refer to a device or software used to enter data or information, especially when talking about its functionality in a more user-oriented or general context. The input tool allows users to upload their information quickly and easily. We need to choose the best input tool for our data collection project.

Word

Description / Examples

inserter

Use 'inserter' when referring to a general device or person that places something into something else. This term is often used in a broader context and can refer to both manual and automated actions.

The factory uses an inserter to add components to the assembly line.
He works as an inserter in the publishing company, placing advertisements into magazines.

data inserter

Choose 'data inserter' when specifically talking about software or tools that input data into a system or database. This term is more technical and specific to the field of data management or IT.

The new software includes a data inserter to help with filling out large spreadsheets.
She is working on a project to build a more efficient data inserter for the company's database.

input tool

Use 'input tool' to refer to a device or software used to enter data or information, especially when talking about its functionality in a more user-oriented or general context.

The input tool allows users to upload their information quickly and easily.
We need to choose the best input tool for our data collection project.

Examples of usage

The inserter automatically adds new records to the database.
I need to run the inserter to update the document.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

printing

A device used to insert printed materials, such as leaflets or flyers, into envelopes or other packaging.

Synonyms

envelope inserter, mailer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inserter	General term used in various industries for a machine or tool that inserts materials into another piece, commonly used in manufacturing or packaging. The inserter efficiently placed the screws into the pre-drilled holes. Automation in the plant was greatly improved with the addition of a new inserter.
envelope inserter	Specific type of inserter machine used in mailing operations to insert documents and other materials into envelopes, often in bulk mail or office settings. The company's envelope inserter can handle up to 5,000 envelopes per hour. They used an envelope inserter to prepare the promotional mail for distribution.
mailer	Used to describe a person or machine that handles sending mail, or a package or pamphlet sent by post. Often used in marketing or advertisement contexts. The mailer distributed thousands of flyers to potential customers. She worked as a mailer, ensuring that all outgoing mail was properly sorted and stamped.

Word

Description / Examples

inserter

General term used in various industries for a machine or tool that inserts materials into another piece, commonly used in manufacturing or packaging.

The inserter efficiently placed the screws into the pre-drilled holes.
Automation in the plant was greatly improved with the addition of a new inserter.

envelope inserter

Specific type of inserter machine used in mailing operations to insert documents and other materials into envelopes, often in bulk mail or office settings.

The company's envelope inserter can handle up to 5,000 envelopes per hour.
They used an envelope inserter to prepare the promotional mail for distribution.

mailer

Used to describe a person or machine that handles sending mail, or a package or pamphlet sent by post. Often used in marketing or advertisement contexts.

The mailer distributed thousands of flyers to potential customers.
She worked as a mailer, ensuring that all outgoing mail was properly sorted and stamped.

Examples of usage

The inserter can handle up to 1000 envelopes per hour.
We need to check the inserter to ensure all materials are properly inserted.

Translations

Translations of the word "inserter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inseridor

🇮🇳 इन्सेर्टर

🇩🇪 Einsetzer

🇮🇩 penyisip

🇺🇦 вставник

🇵🇱 wstawka

🇯🇵 挿入装置

🇫🇷 inséreuse

🇪🇸 insertador

🇹🇷 yerleştirici

🇰🇷 삽입기

🇸🇦 مدخل

🇨🇿 vkladač

🇸🇰 vkladač

🇨🇳 插入器

🇸🇮 vstavljalnik

🇮🇸 innsetjari

🇰🇿 енгізуші

🇬🇪 ჩასმელი

🇦🇿 daxiletmə cihazı

🇲🇽 insertador

Etymology

The word 'inserter' originated from the verb 'insert', which stems from the Latin word 'inserere', meaning 'to put in'. The term began to be used in the context of data processing and printing industries to describe devices or programs that insert data or printed materials into other documents or packaging. Over time, 'inserter' has become a common term in these fields to refer to such inserting tools.

See also: insert, inserted, inserting, insertion.