add-in
Americannoun
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a component, as a video card or chip, added to a computer to expand its capabilities.
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a small software program that adds a feature to another application.
Etymology
Origin of add-in
First recorded in 1980–85; noun use of verb phrase add-in
Example Sentences
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The copyright add-in could help content creators and publishers lay claim to some share of profits that companies like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI gain from their own suite of newly released AI language tools.
From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023
"Intel will ship add-in cards for desktops in the second quarter and workstations by the third quarter."
From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2022
That mix of intricacy and familiarity when it comes to flavor makes it a stellar add-in to your next batch of macaroni and cheese.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022
On average, I saw write speeds of around 1,100MB/s transferring my five test games to either of my add-in M.2 drives, but just around 220MB/s sending those same games back to the PS5.
From The Verge • Aug. 4, 2021
If the problem recurs you’ll know which add-in is causing the problem.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2019
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