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Interpolation vs Insert - What's the difference?

interpolation | insert |

As nouns the difference between interpolation and insert

is that interpolation is an abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea while insert is an image inserted into text.

As a verb insert is

to put in between or into.

interpolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (music) An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
  • (mathematics, science) the process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.
  • (computing) The process of including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program; see interpolate.
  • That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious.
  • Bentley wrote a letter upon the scriptural glosses in our present copies of Hesychius, which he considered interpolations from a later hand. — De Quincey.

    Synonyms

    * (including and processing externally-fetched data) transclusion

    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.

    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.
  • Anagrams

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