Definitions for plug-in
plug-in

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. circuit board, circuit card, board, card, plug-in, add-innoun

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

2. plug-in, add-onnoun

   a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plug-innoun

   A computer program module or device that interacts with another to add a specific function, or to support a specific file format or device.

2. plug-inadjective

   Designed to be plugged into an electrical power outlet or circuit.

3. Etymology: From the verb plug in.

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1. Plug-in

   In computing, a plug-in is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing software application. When an application supports plug-ins, it enables customization. The common examples are the plug-ins used in web browsers to add new features such as search-engines, virus scanners, or the ability to utilize a new file type such as a new video format. Well-known browser plug-ins include the Adobe Flash Player, the QuickTime Player, and the Java plug-in, which can launch a user-activated Java applet on a web page to its execution a local Java virtual machine. Add-on is the general term for what enhances an application. It comprises snap-in, plug-in, and theme. An extension add-on tailors the core features of an application by adding an optional module, whereas a plug-in add-on would tailor the outer layers of an application to personalize functionality.

Matched Categories

1. • Printed Circuit
   • Software

Anagrams for plug-in »

1. puling

How to pronounce plug-in?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of plug-in in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of plug-in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of plug-in in a Sentence

1. Kathryn Young:

   There's space to plug in, space to be, space to connect, space to have meetings.

2. Tanya Turner:

   At that time, I feel like a lot of journalists were writing stories where they lived, in big cities, and calling down here to plug in a name, if it were one or two, it would have been funny. But it became increasingly sad and offensive. And of course, we're not new to piss-poor narratives about Eastern Kentucky... but it was a pretty big onload for us to deal with.

3. Dyan Cannon:

   I think we are all spiritual. We just need to plug in to realize that. The therapy, the spirituality, having wonderful friends around me. I’ve never felt so blessed.

4. Hiroji Onishi:

   Our decision to launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and the Levin reflects the depth of our resolve and commitment to the Chinese market.

5. Arabella Bowen:

   Noise-canceling headphones, an iPad loaded with a favorite TV series or recent documentaries and a window seat are essential ingredients to my remaining calm, i sit down, plug in and tune out.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=plug-in
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plug-in
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=plug-in