Insertion

Insertion, in a technical context like data structures, refers to adding a new element into a collection, such as a list or array. It involves placing the new item at a specific position, which may require shifting existing elements to make space. The goal is to incorporate the new data while maintaining the organization of the structure. The efficiency of insertion depends on the data type and where the element is added—for example, inserting at the beginning or middle of a list may take more time than adding at the end.