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built-in definition

☆ built·-in (bilt′in′)

adjective

  1. made as part of the structure; not detachable built-in cabinets
  2. intrinsic; inherent

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built-in Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: With lots of preset drum sounds included, it's like having a built-in drum machine!

Preposition: as

  • standard: In addition, many protocols are built-in as standard.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • have: Windows has several tools built-in to help with this process.

Adjective modifier

  • digital: Mixing in GigaStudio GigaStudio 3.0 has a capable digital mixer built-in, with 128 channels and 32 fader groups.

Modifies a noun

  • wardrobe: From the first bedroom, along the corridor, is a built-in wardrobe on the right.

Modifying Another Word

  • already: Games, vibrate alert, calculator, alarm function - of course all these features are already built-in to the O2 XDA IIs!

Noun used with modifier

  • feature: It should be noted that CloseView feature is redundant since most SuperMac cards already have a faster zooming feature built-in.

Used with adjective complement

  • feature: These new phones feature built-in WiFi adapters, so you can instantly connect to any wireless network and make and receive Skype calls.
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