Definitions for INSERT
ɪnˈsɜrt; ˈɪn sɜrtINSERT

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. insert(noun)

   a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication

2. insert, inset(noun)

   an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

3. cut-in, insert(noun)

   (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program

4. cut-in, insert(verb)

   (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film

5. insert, infix, enter, introduce(verb)

   put or introduce into something

   "insert a picture into the text"

6. insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce(verb)

   introduce

   "Insert your ticket here"

7. tuck, insert(verb)

   fit snugly into

   "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in"

8. slip in, stick in, sneak in, insert(verb)

   insert casually

   "She slipped in a reference to her own work"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. insert(Noun)

   An image inserted into text.

   Etymology: From insertus, past participle of insero.

2. insert(Noun)

   A promotional leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, etc.

   This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.

   Etymology: From insertus, past participle of insero.

3. insert(Verb)

   To put in between or into.

   Etymology: From insertus, past participle of insero.

4. Insert(Noun)

   A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.

   Etymology: From insertus, past participle of insero.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Insert(verb)

   to set within something; to put or thrust in; to introduce; to cause to enter, or be included, or contained; as, to insert a scion in a stock; to insert a letter, word, or passage in a composition; to insert an advertisement in a newspaper

   Etymology: [L. insertus, p. p. of inserere to insert; pref. in- in + serere to join, connect. See Series.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Insert

   An SQL INSERT statement adds one or more records to any single table in a relational database.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Insert

   in-sėrt′, v.t. to introduce into: to put in or among.—n. (in′sėrt) something additional inserted into a proof, &c.; a circular, or the like, placed for posting within the folds of a paper or leaves of a book.—adj. Insert′ed (bot.), attached to or growing out of some part.—n. Inser′tion, act of inserting: condition of being inserted: that which is inserted. [L. in, in, serĕre, sertum, to join.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. insert

   To put.

   The girl at the supermarket said please insert your card into the card reader.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'INSERT' in Verbs Frequency: #767

Anagrams for INSERT »

1. triens

2. inters

3. sinter

4. Strine

5. inerts

How to pronounce INSERT?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of INSERT in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of INSERT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of INSERT in a Sentence

1. William Murtha:

   The state is asking you to insert facts into the blanks that don't exist.

2. Janel Anderson:

   Have a strong contingency plan, tell them [ insert co-worker's name here ] will do a great job in my place, you can also add that it wouldn't be in the organization's best interest to have you come into the office today.

3. Jodan Menashy:

   The best way to insert flexibility is to also enhance your accountability.

4. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi:

   We hope that the G7 can be like the G20 and concentrate on economic and development topics countries of the world are the most focused on, ...If certain countries, because of political aims, insert concrete issues like problems left over from history or disputes over territory or sovereignty into the G20, not only will this not benefit the issues' resolution, it could impact upon the regional situation and stability and is inadvisable.

5. David Schanzer:

   But despite the horrific attacks, the reasons against a large-scale land invasion by U.S. and NATO forces against ISIS in Iraq and Syria remain, such an invasion will deepen the extremist narrative of clash of civilization between the West and Muslims, will insert our militaries into a deep, nasty, and unwinnable civil war, and the invading force will eventually be responsible for reconstructing a semblance of order and governance in (a) chaotic region infected with sectarian divisions.

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