plug-in

• Substantiv für eine Steckkarte oder ein Softwaremodul, das in einen Computer eingefügt wird, um dessen Funktionen zu erweitern; auch allgemein für ein ergänzendes Zusatzmodul oder Add-on.

A noun referring to a printed circuit or software module that can be inserted into a computer to increase its capabilities.

1. Software add-onB2formalIT

   A software component that adds specific features or functionality to an existing computer program.

   Plug-in

   • I installed a photo editing plug-in for my browser.
   • This audio plug-in adds new sound effects to the software.
   • The website requires a special plug-in to view videos.

   Synonymeadd-inadd-oncomponentextensionmodule

2. Hardware moduleB2formalIT

   A printed circuit board that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase its capabilities.

   Steckkarte

   • He added a graphics plug-in to improve the computer's performance.
   • The sound card plug-in enhanced the audio quality.
   • You need a specific plug-in to connect additional hardware.