insertion

noun

Meaning

The act of putting something into something else, or the state of being put into something else.

Examples

The insertion of the needle caused a brief sting.
We need to plan for the insertion of the new software into our existing system.

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insertion

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/

Definition

The act of putting something into something else, or the state of being put into something else.

Examples

The insertion of the needle caused a brief sting.
We need to plan for the insertion of the new software into our existing system.
The final insertion of the text made the document complete.

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