OFF-THE-SHELF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

off-the-shelf

adjective

ˈȯf-ṯẖə-ˈshelf

as in bought

made beforehand in large numbers she chose to have her computer designed to her specifications rather than buying an off-the-shelf machine

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Recent Examples of off-the-shelf Initially focused on building its technological foundation, the company quickly recognized the limitations of off-the-shelf solutions for extracting data from complex healthcare documents. —

Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Balancing Buy and Build to Enhance Productivity At Autodesk, Kota has established a balanced approach to AI, blending both off-the-shelf and tailored solutions. —

Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 State of play: Early adopters are already using off-the-shelf generative AI as a personal health care assistant. —

Megan Morrone, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 While the company offers off-the-shelf selections, it’s known for bespoke personalization – having one’s initials or special date sewn onto the boot’s ear pulls or having a handwritten note transcribed into the liner of the boot. —

Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-the-shelf