batteries included
No assembly required
Batteries included describes products or software that come ready to use without additional purchases or setup.
The phrase originated from toy packaging warnings but now applies especially to programming languages or frameworks that ship with comprehensive built-in functionality: Python is known for its batteries-included philosophy.
The opposite approach requires assembling components yourself.
- power supplyElectrical energy delivery device
- rechargeableAble to regain power
- startTo set going
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
- alkalineHaving high pH
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batteries includedbare bones
Minimal necessary elements
à la carte · bring your own · base model · piecemeal · BYOB
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