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Definition of pasting

pasting

/ˈpeɪ.stɪŋ/
pas · ting
Plural:pastings
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Past Simple:pasted
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Past Participle:pasted
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Present Participle:pasting
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• verb

1

To insert copied text, data, or images into a digital document or file (present participle of paste).

Example

"He finished the report by pasting the spreadsheet table into the main document."

2

To coat with paste or fasten to a surface using paste or glue (present participle of paste).

Example

"She spent the afternoon pasting photographs into her family album."

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• noun

1

The act or process of fastening or adhering something with paste or glue, or inserting copied text or data into a digital document.

Example

"The art project required careful cutting and pasting of the colored paper."

2

A severe defeat, thrashing, or harsh criticism (informal).

Example

"The visiting team took a heavy pasting in the championship final."

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• Rhymes for pasting

• Nearby Words

pastime
pastina
pastiness
pasting
pastor
pastoral
pastrami

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pasting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pasting
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