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insert

7 6.0
A short part added to a film or publication that gives extra information
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnˌsɜrt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inserto
  • The guide was also provided to members as an insert in the December 1996 issue of Teaching Music.
  • a special insert
  • page insert

Thank you, Ashley, for that highly inspirational insert into this podcast.

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Examples

  • Classroom companion materials based on "Music from the Inside Out" will be provided as an insert in a future issue.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Sixty-five-pound card stock paper, available from most office supply stores, makes good card inserts for CD or cassette cases.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Why Me? was printed as a special insert in the October 1992 issue of MEJ.

    Academic text (1992)
  • To find a lot of cash-saving coupons, browse the insert in the Sunday newspapers.

    Blog text (6)
  • Attention P-Town shoppers: Be sure to check out our insert in Sassy Lass magazine... for killer deals on the Dr. Cole family of products.

  • The guide was also provided to members as an insert in the December 1996 issue of Teaching Music.

  • Why Me? was printed as a special insert in the October 1992 issue of MEJ.

  • Attention P-Town shoppers: Be sure to check out our insert in Sassy Lass magazine for killer deals on the Dr. Cole family of products.

Synonyms

inclusion
vsinsert
11 3.7

An extra thing that is part of a larger item or package

focuses specifically on media additions serving extra content or information
insertion
vsinsert
4 4.2

A short piece of writing added to a speech or document

applies to various media additions beyond just messages
cut-in
vsinsert
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A short shot shown in a scene to give a detail or reaction

covers many media types and not only abrupt interruptions
cut-in
vsinsert
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A short announcement that interrupts a program to give local news or alerts

covers different media additions not only program interruptions

How Long

feature
  • Literature
155 3.1
insert
  • Specialized
7 6.0
segment
501 3.0
clip
526 1.9

Surface Forms

insert singular
inserts plural

Etymology

The word insert for a short film shot or a small section comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and serere 'to join', and serere is like the English word 'join'. That's why an insert is a little piece 'joined into' a larger film, article, or broadcast to give extra information.