insertion

/ɪnˈsɜrʃən/
noun
  1. The act of putting something into something else.
    • Doctors performed the insertion of a small camera to check the patient's stomach.
    • The insertion of a new paragraph improved the flow of the essay.
    • The insertion of the key should be done gently to avoid damage.
  2. Something that has been put into something else, such as a piece of text or an object.
    • Each insertion in the database must be checked for errors.
    • The editor marked several insertions in the manuscript with a red pen.
    • The package contained a foam insertion to protect the fragile item.
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