Interpolate vs Insert - What's the difference?
interpolate | insert |
(intransitive) To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert words into a text.
(mathematics) To estimate the value of a function between two points between which it is tabulated.
(computing) During the course of processing some data, and in response to a directive in that data, to fetch data from a different source and process it in-line along with the original data.
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To put in between or into.
An image inserted into text.
A promotional leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, etc.
An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
As verbs the difference between interpolate and insert
is that interpolate is to introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert words into a text while insert is to put in between or into.As a noun insert is
an image inserted into text.interpolate
English
(Interpolation)Verb
(interpolat)- in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated
- A macro is invoked in the same way as a request; a control line beginning .'''xx'' will '''interpolate the contents of macro ''xx .
- In Perl, variable interpolation' happens in double-quoted strings and patterns, and list '''interpolation occurs when constructing the list of values to pass to a list operator or other such construct that takes a
''LIST.
Synonyms
* (process fetched data in-line) transcludeinsert
English
Verb
(en verb)- 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.
Synonyms
* (put in between or into ): enter, introduce, put in, put insideAntonyms
* deleteNoun
(en noun)- This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.