1
a
: forming an integral part of a structure or object
a camera with a built-in flash
especially
: constructed as or in a recess in a wall
a built-in bookshelf
b
: built into the ground
a built-in swimming pool
2
a
: inherent
a built-in advantage
b
: already established
her best-seller status gave her a built-in audience
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Adjective
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
With a refined interface, built-in productivity tools like Snap Layouts and Desktops, and enterprise-grade features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Azure AD, it’s designed to support modern workflows.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
There's also built-in GPS, an SpO2 sensor, and a skin temperature sensor, too.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Disruption today is built-in—an ever-present reality, not just an occasional glitch.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
The flowy skirt of the dress features built-in pockets and a design that hits at knee length or just above the knee depending on your height.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
With a refined interface, built-in productivity tools like Snap Layouts and Desktops, and enterprise-grade features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Azure AD, it’s designed to support modern workflows.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
There's also built-in GPS, an SpO2 sensor, and a skin temperature sensor, too.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Disruption today is built-in—an ever-present reality, not just an occasional glitch.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for built-in
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/built-in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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