Plug-in, plug in or plugin may refer to:
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Plug-in (computing)
In computing, a plug-in (also spelled plugin) or add-in (also addin, add-on, or addon) is a software component that extends the functionality of an existing software system without requiring the system to be software build, re-built. A plug-in ...
, a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program
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Audio plug-in
An audio plug-in, in computer software, is a Plug-in (computing), plug-in that can add or enhance audio-related functions in a computer program, typically a digital audio workstation. Such functions may include digital signal processing or soun ...
, adds audio signal processing features
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Photoshop plugin
Photoshop plugins (or plug-ins) are add-on programs aimed at providing additional image effects or performing tasks that are impossible or hard to fulfill using Adobe Photoshop alone. Plugins can be opened from within Photoshop and several other im ...
, a piece of software that enhances the functionality of Adobe Photoshop
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Plug-in electric vehicle
A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any road vehicle that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) via an detachable power cable to store electrical energy within its onboard rechar ...
, type of electric vehicle
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Plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or simply plug-in hybrid is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that can be directly replenished via a charging cable plugged into an external electric power so ...
, a type of plug-in electric vehicle
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Glade PlugIns, fragrance distribution product
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Plug Ins
The Al-Futtaim Group () is an Emirati conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
History
The group was founded in the 1930s and expanded rapidly in the 1940s and 1950s becoming an integrated commercial, industrial, and services organiza ...
, chain of electronics stores owned by Al-Futtaim Group
People with the surname
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Vladimir Plugin
Vladimir Alexandrovich Plugin (; 30 July 1937 – 6 December 2003) was a Russian historian, art historian and university professor. He worked in the fields of the history of Russia, source criticism, art history, social and political history, ...
(1937–2003), Russian historian and art historian
See also
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AC power plugs and sockets
AC power plugs and sockets connect devices to mains electricity to supply them with electrical power. A plug is the connector attached to an electrically operated device, often via a cable. A socket (also known as a receptacle or outlet) is fi ...
, two- or three-pronged wall electrical outlets
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Add-on (disambiguation)
Software
* Plug-in (computing), a piece of software which enhances another software application and usually cannot be run independently.
** Browser extension, which modifies the interface and/or behavior of web browsers
** Add-on (Mozilla), a piec ...
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Browser extension
A browser extension is a software module for customizing a web browser. Browsers typically allow users to install a variety of extensions, including user interface modifications, cookie management, ad blocking, and the custom scripting and st ...
, which modifies the interface and/or behaviour of web browsers
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Change of variables
In mathematics, a change of variables is a basic technique used to simplify problems in which the original variables are replaced with functions of other variables. The intent is that when expressed in new variables, the problem may become si ...
, a mathematical procedure wherein substitutions are made in a formula
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Plug and play
In computing, a plug and play (PnP) device or computer bus is one with a specification that facilitates the recognition of a hardware component in a system without the need for physical device configuration or user intervention in resolving reso ...
, a common standard for hardware equipment installation
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