: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
noun
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Cruising past the chipset, along the right edge of the board are USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 headers (for add-in cards), and the reset and clear CMOS buttons.
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Joe Shields, PCMAG, 25 May 2024
The company — which sells carbonated drinks enhanced with cream, syrup, candy and other add-ins — filed an application to open a location in the Quivira Crossings shopping center at 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
That led to a discussion on potentially beneficial add-ins to that first cup of Joe.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
It’s made from 100% cotton and makes a great add-in for an Easter basket or to gift the hostess of your Easter meal.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
The garnishes, or add-ins, can be as plain or fancy as one likes.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Whether from a boxed mix or from scratch, brownies take well to a variety of add-ins.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
In a one-pot solution for the turkey and snippets of leftover vegetables, French Laundry chef Thomas Keller’s Turkey Casserole uses it all — and an add-in or two — to create an entirely different, memorable meal.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
The brand’s monthly cocktail kits amp up the average tipple with add-ins like infusion oils, aromatic bitters and even accompanying Spotify playlists.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
Joe Shields, PCMAG, 25 May 2024
The company — which sells carbonated drinks enhanced with cream, syrup, candy and other add-ins — filed an application to open a location in the Quivira Crossings shopping center at 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
That led to a discussion on potentially beneficial add-ins to that first cup of Joe.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
It’s made from 100% cotton and makes a great add-in for an Easter basket or to gift the hostess of your Easter meal.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
The garnishes, or add-ins, can be as plain or fancy as one likes.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Whether from a boxed mix or from scratch, brownies take well to a variety of add-ins.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
In a one-pot solution for the turkey and snippets of leftover vegetables, French Laundry chef Thomas Keller’s Turkey Casserole uses it all — and an add-in or two — to create an entirely different, memorable meal.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
The brand’s monthly cocktail kits amp up the average tipple with add-ins like infusion oils, aromatic bitters and even accompanying Spotify playlists.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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