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Plug and Play
noun
(sometimes lowercase) a standard for the production of compatible computers, peripherals, and software that facilitates device installation and enables automatic configuration of the system.
Origin:
1990–95
1990–95
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Plug and Play
is always a great word to know.
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World English Dictionary
| plug and play or plug'n'play | |
| —n | |
| 1. | computing a feature of hardware that enables computers to automatically detect and configure hardware devices without the need for intervention |
| —adj | |
| 2. | capable of detecting the addition of a new input or output device and automatically activating the appropriate control software |
| plug'n'play or plug'n'play | |
| —n | |
| —adj | |
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Computing Dictionary
plug and play definition
jargon1. Hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
See also turnkey, plug and pray.
2. A new recruit who needs no training. "The new guy, John, is great. He's totally plug-and-play."
(1997-03-30)
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