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.
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Origin of Plug and Play
First recorded in 1990–95
Words nearby Plug and Play
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British Dictionary definitions for Plug and Play
plug and play
plug'n'play
noun
computing a feature of hardware that enables computers to automatically detect and configure hardware devices without the need for intervention
adjective plug-and-play
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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