plug-in

(plŭg′ĭn′)

n. Computers

An accessory software program that extends the capabilities of an existing application. Also called add-in, add-on.

adj.

1. Computers Of or relating to a plug-in: a plug-in application.

2. Designed to be plugged in to an electric circuit: a plug-in drill.

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plug-in

adj

(Computer Science) computing that one plugs into a port on a computer

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plug′-in`

adj.

1. designed to be plugged into an electrical power source: a plug-in hair dryer.

2. plug (def. 3).

3. jack (def. 3).

4. a plug-in appliance.

[1920–25]

plug-in

An additional piece of software added to an application.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

plug-in - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

add-in, circuit board, circuit card, board, card

CPU board, mother board - the main circuit board for a computer

PC board - a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board

printed circuit - computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered

Translations

plug-in

[ˈplʌgˈɪn] ADJ (Elec) → enchufable, con enchufe

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Now it goes without saying that not every country has the infrastructure to support fully electric cars, or even plug-in hybrids, but assuming that the necessary support will eventually arrive, it only makes sense to get acquainted with the technology, at least if we intend to leave future generations a world worth living in.

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The deviant activity might also be due to a standalone browser plug-in. You will have to look under the hood of your browser to identify and remove the program.

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As far as social plug-ins are concerned, Facebook is still the dominant tool, as almost 20 percent of these large sites include plug-in tools offered by Facebook, including Facebook like button, like box, Facebook connect and Facebook recommendations.

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