insertion
word
Definition
The act of putting something into something else, especially adding something new into a text, document, or other structure.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and technical. Common in medical, scientific, and editorial contexts: 'insertion of a catheter', 'database insertion'. Typically uncountable, but sometimes used in the plural. Do not confuse with 'insert' (the verb or the noun for a physical object inserted).
Example Sentences
The insertion of the picture made the document look better.
basic
Medical insertion of a tube can help some patients breathe.
basic
The insertion of new information updated the report.
basic
After the insertion of the data, everything started running smoothly.
natural
They made an insertion into the original contract to fix the mistake.
natural
Sometimes a small insertion can completely change a sentence's meaning.
natural