: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
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This recipe is excellent as is, but add-ins are always an option.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
For those willing to stretch the limits, though, a solid base recipe has endless possibility for layers, add-ins, frostings, glazes, and toppings.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
Fold in the zucchini and, if desired, fold in add-ins.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pans.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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.
—Joe Shields, PCMAG, 25 May 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
For those willing to stretch the limits, though, a solid base recipe has endless possibility for layers, add-ins, frostings, glazes, and toppings.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
Fold in the zucchini and, if desired, fold in add-ins.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pans.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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.
—Joe Shields, PCMAG, 25 May 2024
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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