# splicing

/ˈspɫaɪsɪŋ/ (US) · /splˈaɪsɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/splicing
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the process of joining two pieces of something together to make one longer piece. It is most often used when talking about joining wires, DNA, or film.

For teachers: the process of joining two or more separate pieces to form a continuous whole. Often refers to the technical joining of cables, the biological joining of DNA strands, or the editing of film footage.

## Examples

- The splicing of the wires took several hours.
- The film editor spent the entire afternoon on the splicing of the final scene to ensure the transition was smooth.
- Advances in genetic splicing have allowed scientists to insert specific genes into a host organism to produce desired traits, revolutionizing the field of modern medicine.

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