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insertion

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsɜrʃən]

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Learn how to use insertion in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general use”

(noun) insertion means putting something into something else. It’s like when you put a piece of paper inside a folder.

Example

The insertion of the new chapters improved the story a lot.

Example

The book had a missing insertion, so the pages were incomplete.

Example

What should I do with the insertion of the new information?

Context: “medical”

(noun) insertion can refer to putting something into a person's body, like a tube or a needle. It’s like when a doctor puts a small device inside you to help with a problem.

Example

The doctor made a careful insertion of the IV to give fluid.

Example

The procedure didn't go well because the insertion was too deep.

Example

How many insertions are needed for the treatment?

How to pronounce insertion

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsɜrʃən]

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