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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Broccoli & Cheese Cornbread is a popular add-in, but not in my family.
From Salon
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
Frozen berries are another great add-in, and you can use them straight out of the freezer.
From Washington Post
Ward says that dehydrating a fruit or vegetable completely, then grinding it into a powder makes a great add-in: think powdered tomato added to red sauce, or apple powder to pies, to intensify the flavor.
From Salon
"Intel will ship add-in cards for desktops in the second quarter and workstations by the third quarter."
From Reuters
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