Inserter: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

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

Word origin

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.