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insertion

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The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.

The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx.

That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.

The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told Source: Internet

with many insertions in the margins Source: Internet

According to the Indiana National Guard, the joint training is vital because it allows units to maintain their airborne insertion capability — the swift deployment of ground forces by airplane to an area of operations. Source: Internet

Additionally, the time complexity of insertion or deletion in the middle, given an iterator, is O(1); however, the time complexity of random access by index is O(n). Source: Internet

Acupuncture can be painful. citation The skill level of the acupuncturist may influence how painful the needle insertion is, and a sufficiently skilled practitioner may be able to insert the needles without causing any pain. Source: Internet

After regrouping from their initial insertion the SEALs split into two teams and proceeded to their objectives. Source: Internet

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