plug and play

See also: plug-and-play

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plug and play (uncountable)

  1. (computing) A feature allowing new hardware added to a computer to be automatically detected and configured.
  2. The use of a base formulation that can be modified with DNA or RNA from various different germs to create different vaccines.

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