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off-the-shelf

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective off-the-shelf has 1 sense
  1. off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, off-the-peg, ready-to-wear - (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock; "a ready-made jacket"; "ready-to-wear clothes"
    Antonyms: custom-made, customized, custom, customised (indirect, via ready-made)

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Off-the-shelf

Description:

Off-the-shelf refers to a product that is readily available and can be purchased as-is, without the need for special customization or alteration. It typically implies that the product is mass-produced and ready for immediate use.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. I needed a new computer quickly, so I opted for an off-the-shelf model from the local electronics store.

2. The off-the-shelf software solution offered all the features we needed for our project.

As an adverb:

1. The company decided to implement the new system off-the-shelf rather than investing in costly custom software development.

2. He demonstrated his impressive programming skills by solving the complex problem off-the-shelf in mere minutes.

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