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add-in,, a. and n. Chiefly Computing.|ˈædɪn|
[f. add v. + in adv. Cf. add-on n. (and a.)]
A. adj. Designating something added to a system internally to improve its capabilities or performance.
1984InfoWorld 8 Oct. 61/2 If you have a substantial investment in add-in hardware and software for the IBM PC that will not work (or work well) on the IBM PC AT, then the Deskpro is a good bet for you. 1985Practical Computing May 31/3 We have an add-in drive for the IBM PC which allows a low-cost upgrade to the XT level. 1988Washington Post 29 Feb. f47/3 It [sc. Quattro] produces beautiful charts in a variety of styles that 1-2-3 can't duplicate, even with graphics add-in programs. 1991Personal Computer World Feb. 128/3 Choosing a Micronics 80486 motherboard with nothing but computer and RAM and adding the interfaces and peripherals it wants using add-in boards.
B. n. An add-in device.
1988Computer Weekly 14 Apr. 6 Turning PCs into workstations for Cad or engineering applications means expensive add-ins. 1988PC Mag. Oct. 99/1 A special menu option whereby users can install all the add-ins that Computer Associates hope will be produced. 1989PC World Oct. 62/3 Hundreds of software houses have written add-ons and add-ins for the spreadsheet. 1991Choice Mar. 75/2 There are less costly ways to provide revitalising water therapy, from simple bathtub air-mat add-ins to double-sized, air-jetted baths. |
