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.
n. 4. a plug-in appliance.
[1920–25]
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plug-in
An additional piece of software added to an application.
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| Noun | 1. |  plug-in - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilitiesCPU 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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