Off-the-shelf

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "We can build a specialized part for you, but an off-the-shelf product will probably cost less."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock wordnet

Synonyms

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off-the-pegoff-the-rackready-to-wear

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"We can build a specialized part for you, but an off-the-shelf product will probably cost less."

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