add-in

add-in

(ăd′ĭn′)
n.
1. Something designed or intended for use in conjunction with another.
2. Computers See plug-in.
add′-in′ adj.
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add′-in`


n.
a component, as an expansion card or chip, added to a computer to expand its capabilities.
[1985–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.add-in - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilitiesadd-in - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
circuit board, circuit card, plug-in, 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
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