injection

/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of injecting something, especially a medicine or a liquid, into a person’s body or into a cavity or opening in an object, or a quantity of something injected

“The doctor gave me an injection to cure my illness.”

2. noun

a sudden and unexpected idea or insight

“The injection of a new idea revolutionized the industry.”

3. noun

a quantity of something added to a system or process

“The injection of fresh capital helped the company recover.”

4. verb

to put or introduce something into a person’s body or into a cavity or opening in an object

“The nurse injected the patient with the medication.”

5. verb

to introduce a new idea or concept

“The professor injected a new perspective into the discussion.”

6. verb

to add or introduce something into a system or process

“The company injected new technologies into their manufacturing process.”

Synonyms

  • implant
  • infusion
  • instillation

Antonyms

  • extraction
  • withdrawal