Meaning of the word pasting in English

What does pasting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pasting

US /ˈpeɪ.stɪŋ/
UK /ˈpeɪ.stɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of sticking something to a surface, especially with paste or glue

Example:
The children enjoyed the craft activity, especially the pasting of colorful paper onto their drawings.
The wallpaper pasting was a messy but necessary step in renovating the room.
2.

(computing) the act of inserting copied or cut data into a new location

Example:
After copying the text, the next step is pasting it into the document.
The quick pasting feature saves a lot of time when working with multiple files.