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off-the-shelf

 

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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

Definition:

Adjective

Referring to a product or item that is readily available for purchase without the need for customization or special order.

Sense 1:

Ready-made and easily obtainable; not requiring production or customization.

Example sentence: I needed a new computer quickly, so I opted for an off-the-shelf model rather than waiting for a custom-built one.

Sense 2:

Pre-made and easily accessible, typically referring to software or components that can be readily integrated or used.

Example sentence: The off-the-shelf software solution provided all the necessary features for our project without the need for expensive development.

Sense 3:

Available for immediate purchase from a regular store, as opposed to an online or specialty shop.

Example sentence: You can find this off-the-shelf tool at most hardware stores, making it very convenient for home projects.

Sense 4:

Characteristic of or suitable for a particular local or regional market or population.

Example sentence: The store stocks a variety of off-the-shelf spices to cater to different cultural cuisines in the neighborhood.

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