plug and play meaning: definition, quotations

plug-and-play

adjalso spelled plug-and-play

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Of or pertaining to plug and play; characterized by an ease of use or installation.

In many cases, networking today has become a relatively simple plug-and-play process.2012, Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier, CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware, Exams 220-801 and 220-802, page 264:

plug and play

noun

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A feature allowing new hardware added to a computer to be automatically detected and configured.

The use of a base formulation that can be modified with DNA or RNA from various different germs to create different vaccines.

The unmodified usage of pre-tuned project files.

Singing voice synthesis fandom slang; slightly derogatory; singing voice synthesis fandom slang; slightly derogatory

Derived terms: plug-and-play, plug and pray

plug and play

verb

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To connect a device or component to a system such that it operates immediately without requiring any additional setup, configuration or installation.

Related terms: Legacy Plug and Play, Universal Plug and Play

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