Plug and Play


noun
  1. (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 of Plug and Play

1
First recorded in 1990–95

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British Dictionary definitions for plug and play

plug and play

noun
  1. computing a feature of hardware that enables computers to automatically detect and configure hardware devices without the need for intervention

adjectiveplug-and-play
  1. capable of detecting the addition of a new input or output device and automatically activating the appropriate control software

  • Abbreviation: PnP

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