ready-made software
nounUK /ˌredi ˈmeɪd ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˌredi ˈmeɪd ˈsɔːftwer/
Software that is already made and you can buy and use right away.
The school bought ready-made software instead of paying someone to build a new program.
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2. Computer programs sold in standard form to many customers, not custom-built for one buyer.
Ready-made software is cheaper than custom software for small businesses.
3. A finished product you install as-is, with little or no changes allowed.
We used ready-made software for accounting because we didn't need anything special.
4. Software available for immediate download or purchase rather than developed from scratch.
She downloaded ready-made software to edit her photos in minutes.