verb · academic
insert
UK/ɪnˈsɜːt/US/ɪnˈsɜːrt/in·SERT
to put something into something else, especially into the middle of a document, device, or system.
Examples
“Please insert a table showing the survey results into the appendix.”
“The author inserted a brief literature review at the start of the methods section.”
“When preparing the report, insert citations immediately after each referenced claim.”
Band 8 sentence
“In the final draft, insert the comparative table immediately after the literature review so readers can consult the evidence quickly.”
Collocations
- insert into (a document / database)
- insert a table/figure
- make an insertion
Word family
Common mistakes
Please insert the data in the database.→Please insert the data into the database.
He insert the table into the report yesterday.→He inserted the table into the report yesterday.
Say it for a higher band
5put→6add→7+insert
Synonyms
add
embed
Easily confused
add
“Please add a new paragraph to the introduction.”
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