26984 words

insertion

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
the act of putting something inside something else, or adding something, especially words to something else:

Examples:

Scientists hope that the insertion of normal genes into the diseased cells will provide a cure.
2
something you put inside something else or something, especially words that you add to something else:

Examples:

Any editorial insertions you make should be enclosed in square brackets.
3
the act of putting one thing into something else, or of adding something to something else:

Examples:

The company has encouraged the insertion of exclusion clauses in contracts to prevent executives going over to the competition.
4
an

Examples:

Please ask for our rates for colour insertions into our magazines.
5
something that you add to something else:

Examples:

editorial insertions

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