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アドインソフト

Meanings

1

noun

add-in software

computing

Computing term for software that extends the functionality of a host application, such as a plugin or extension.

このアドインソフトをインストールすると、Excelで新あたらしいグラフが作つくれます。
Installing this add-in software lets you create new charts in Excel.

Similar words

プラグイン
プラグイン is a more general term for a software component that adds features, while アドインソフト specifically refers to add-in software, often in the context of Microsoft Office or similar suites.
拡かく張ちょう機き能のう
拡張機能 is the native Japanese term for 'extension' or 'add-on', used broadly for browser extensions and software plugins, whereas アドインソフト is a loanword more common in business/office software contexts.

Written forms

アドイン・ソフト
- アドインソフト
  Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
- アドイン・ソフト

Etymology

Loanword from English 'add-in software'.