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Off-the-shelf

[awf-th uh-shelf, of-] /ˈɔf ðəˈʃɛlf, ˈɒf-/

adjective
1.
readily available from merchandise in stock.
2.
made according to a standardized format; not developed for specialized or individual needs; ready-made:
off-the-shelf computer programs.

modifier

Readily available from retail sources; not customized: a drastically scaled-down program that involves purchasing off-the-shelf computer software (1936+)

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