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Insert vs Passthrough - What's the difference?

insert | passthrough |

As nouns the difference between insert and passthrough

is that insert is a key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer while passthrough is the act or process of passing through, especially of a signal through a device or network.

insert

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To put in between or into.
    • In order to withdraw money from a cash machine you have to insert your debit card first.
    To make your proof easier to comprehend I recommend you insert a few more steps.

    Related terms

    * insertion * insertable

    Synonyms

    * (put in between or into ): enter, introduce, put in, put inside

    Antonyms

    * delete

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An image inserted into text.
  • A promotional leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, etc.
    • This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.
  • An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.

    • Related terms

    * insertion

    Anagrams

    * * * * * English heteronyms

    passthrough

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (US) passthru

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act or process of passing through, especially of a signal through a device or network.