ready-to-use software

noun

UK /ˌredi tə ˈjuːz ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˌredi tə ˈjuːz ˈsɔːftwer/

Software that works right away without you having to set it up.

The school bought ready-to-use software so the students could start learning on the first day.

SYNONYMS

off-the-shelf software plug-and-play software preconfigured software turnkey software

RELATED WORDS

application installer package license setup

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that comes already installed on a device.

The new laptop came with ready-to-use software for writing and drawing.

3. A program that needs no extra coding before it can run.

Instead of building a tool from scratch, they picked ready-to-use software for the report.

4. Software prepared for a specific job, like billing or scheduling.

The clinic chose ready-to-use software for booking appointments.