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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.
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Origin of Plug and Play

First recorded in 1990–95
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British Dictionary definitions for plug and play

plug and play

plug'n'play

noun
  1. computing a feature of hardware that enables computers to automatically detect and configure hardware devices without the need for intervention
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adjective plug-and-play
  1. capable of detecting the addition of a new input or output device and automatically activating the appropriate control software
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Abbreviation: PnP
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