Plugins: meaning, definitions and examples

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plugins

 

[ หˆplสŒษกษชnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

Plugins are software components that add specific features or functionalities to a larger software application. They enhance the capabilities of the main application by extending its functionality.

Synonyms

add-ons, extensions, modules

Examples of usage

  • Many popular content management systems allow users to install plugins for additional customization.
  • A photo editing software may have plugins for adding special effects or filters.
  • Plugins for web browsers can improve security or provide additional tools for users.
Context #2 | Noun

music production

In music production, plugins refer to software tools used within Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to add effects, instruments, or processing capabilities to audio tracks. They are essential for creating unique sounds and manipulating audio.

Synonyms

audio plugins, virtual instruments

Examples of usage

  • Producers often use plugins like EQs, compressors, and reverbs to enhance the quality of their music.
  • Virtual instruments in the form of plugins simulate real instruments for musicians to use in their compositions.

Translations

Translations of the word "plugins" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plugins

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเค—เค‡เคจเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plugins

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plugin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะณั–ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wtyczki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚ฐใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plugins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plugins

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eklenti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋Ÿฌ๊ทธ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุถุงูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pluginy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pluginy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vtiฤniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐbรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะณะธะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plaginlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plugins

Etymology

The term 'plugins' originated in the field of software development, where it referred to adding additional functionality to an existing program. Over time, it expanded to other industries like music production, where plugins became essential tools for creating and enhancing audio. The concept of plugins has revolutionized the way software applications and digital workstations operate, allowing for customizable and versatile user experiences.