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Add-in or Add In

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Definition: An add-in (or add in)A small program that works from within a larger application program. An add-in has limited features but only requires limited memory resources.

Add-ins are created individually for specific programs and are installed separately. They then become part of the parent program. An add-in cannot run on its own.

Also Known As: plug-in, add-on
Alternate Spellings: add in
Common Misspellings: addin
Examples: The PowerPoint add-in called Opazity, created transparencies and out of focus areas on several of the slides.

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