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insertion

 

[ ɪnˈsɜːrʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data structure

The action or process of inserting something into something else.

Synonyms

inclusion, incorporation, inserting

Examples of usage

  • An insertion operation in a linked list involves inserting a new node into the list.
  • Insertion of a new record into a database table requires updating the table with the new data.
Context #2 | Noun

publishing

The addition of new material, such as a section or paragraph, into a written document.

Synonyms

addition, inclusion, incorporation

Examples of usage

  • The insertion of footnotes enhances the readability of the academic paper.
  • In the editing phase, the writer made several insertions to improve the flow of the article.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

The surgical placement of a tube or catheter into a body cavity or structure.

Synonyms

installation, introduction, placement

Examples of usage

  • The doctor performed an insertion of a urinary catheter to assist the patient with urination.
  • Insertion of a nasogastric tube is a common medical procedure in hospitals.

Translations

Translations of the word "insertion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inserção

🇮🇳 प्रविष्टि

🇩🇪 Einfügung

🇮🇩 penyisipan

🇺🇦 вставка

🇵🇱 wstawienie

🇯🇵 挿入 (sōnyū)

🇫🇷 insertion

🇪🇸 inserción

🇹🇷 ekleme

🇰🇷 삽입 (sabip)

🇸🇦 إدراج (idraj)

🇨🇿 vloženie

🇸🇰 vloženie

🇨🇳 插入 (chārù)

🇸🇮 vstavljanje

🇮🇸 innsetning

🇰🇿 енгізу

🇬🇪 ჩართვა (chartva)

🇦🇿 daxiletmə

🇲🇽 inserción

Word origin

The word 'insertion' originates from the Latin word 'insertio', which is derived from the verb 'inserere', meaning 'to put in'. The concept of insertion has been used in various fields such as data structures, publishing, and anatomy, where the act of adding something into something else is essential for different processes and procedures.

See also: insert, inserted, inserter, inserting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,329 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.