Definition of embed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
inclusioninclude something within a larger context or structure
- The artist embedded hidden messages in the painting.
2.
insert deeplyfix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
- He embedded the post securely in the ground..
3.
technologyTECH. encapsulate data within another document or fileTECH.
- The programmer embedded the video in the webpage.
4.
mental fixationRare fix an idea or feeling deeply in the mindRare
- The teacher's words were embedded in her memory.
5.
journalismRare US assign a journalist to accompany a military unitRare US
- The reporter was embedded with the troops in Iraq.
Noun
1.
journalismUS journalist assigned to a military unitUS
- The embed reported live from the battlefield.
2.
technologyTECH. digital object placed within another documentTECH.
- The PDF file had an embed of a video.
3.
hardwareTECH. piece of hardware within another deviceTECH.
- The smartphone had an embed for enhanced processing.
4.
advertisingTECH. element in an ad serving as a hidden messageTECH.
- The commercial contained an embed that was hard to notice.
Origin of embed
Old French, emboutir (to thrust in)
Terms with embed included in their meaning
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technology
embed fixed values in software code
embedding
embed deeply into a surface or material
decorate embed
decorate an object by embedding pieces of a different material in it
technology
embed a value in a datafile for integrity
fixation
embed something firmly
embedding
embed a specimen in soft, melting laboratory wax
craftsmanship
embed something deeply into a material
website embedding
embed media from another site without permission
deeply rooted
embed an idea or habit deeply
Examples of embed in a sentence
The journalist embedded quotes from experts in the article. The archaeologist embedded the artifact in resin. She embedded the memory deep within her mind. She embedded the chart into the report. The software allows users to embed images easily. The idea was embedded in his subconscious.
Her advice was embedded in my thoughts. Journalists were embedded with the marines during the operation. She was embedded with the peacekeeping forces for the assignment. The embed joined the troops on their mission. An embed's perspective offers unique insights into military life. The website's embed of the map was interactive. She added an embed of a song to her blog. The laptop's embed improved its graphics capabilities. An embed in the TV allowed for better sound quality. The magazine ad had an embed that conveyed a subtle message. An embed in the poster was cleverly disguised as a pattern.
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- French:intégrer, journaliste intégré, ...
- German:einbetten, eingebetteter Journalist, ...
- Italian:incorporare, giornalista embedded, ...
- Spanish:incrustar, corresponsal, ...
- Portuguese:incorporar, jornalista incorporado, ...
- Chinese:嵌入, 随军记者, ...
- Japanese:埋め込む, 従軍記者, ...
- Arabic:أَدْرَجَ, صَحَفِي مُلْحَق, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁלֵּב, כְּתָב מְשֻׁבָּץ, ...
- Russian:включать, военный корреспондент, ...
- Ukrainian:включати, військовий кореспондент, ...
- Hindi:समाहित करना, संलग्न, ...
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