off-the-shelf
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4.1
- adjective
- /ˌɔf ðə ˈʃɛlf/
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de estante
- Many people prefer off-the-shelf clothing due to its affordability and immediate availability.
- off-the-shelf components
- off-the-shelf parts
But we've used an off the shelf one for that particular job.
- But we've used an off the shelf one for that particular job.
- So we applied the same, these were off the shelf propellers perfectly fine for the job they were doing.
- Maybe beyond your price range, but you can also take lower tech options or off the shelf options.
- Not even not even worn and dusty or anything, just brand new off the shelf at Sears.
Examples
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For instance, the off-the-shelf syringe pumps used in the drug delivery devices were from a single source.
Academic text (2010) -
Similar to the Pathfinder mission with the Sojourner rover, our telerobot uses some off-the-shelf components and modules.
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No off the shelf store bought support will fit and so we have to go custom.
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But we've used an off the shelf one for that particular job.
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But for most of it, we can stick with, you know, off the shelf metallics.
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When ordering off-the-shelf parts, it is good practice to use parts that come in standard sizes or have multiple sources.
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Presently, VIVACE is made out of off-the-shelf components.
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If off-the-shelf communication equipment is available, should JPL purchase commercial- or military-grade equipment?
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In most cases, you're better off using one of the excellent off-the-shelf visualization frameworks like D3.
Blog text (15) -
Aesthetics and creativity are also limited by the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts in low-volume production.
Academic text (2010)
Synonyms
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3.3
An item you can buy and use right away that is not made for you
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4.4
Clothes made in standard sizes and sold in stores, not made for one person
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3.5
Clothes made in standard sizes that are sold in stores
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6.0
Clothes made in standard sizes that you can buy
Antonyms
How Ready-made
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word off-the-shelf comes from the simple picture of taking something off a shop shelf and means 'ready to buy' and not made just for you. So, an off-the-shelf dress or piece of software is a standard item you can use right away instead of a custom-made one.