1. the action of putting something into something else
2. something that is inserted, especially text added to a document
3. the point where a muscle attaches to a bone that it moves
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The editor made several insertions to clarify the text.
• The insertion of the key into the lock was smooth.
• Database insertions must follow the proper format.
• The muscle’s insertion point determines its function.
• Multiple insertions were needed to complete the document.
• The surgical insertion of the device was successful.
• Text insertions appeared in red on the screen.