third-party extension
[/θɜːrd ˈpɑːrti ɪkˈstenʃən/]
nounpl: third-party extensions
extensão de terceiros
1. A software add-on or plugin developed by an independent developer or company (not the original software creator) that extends or enhances the functionality of an existing application or platform
The web browser supports third-party extensions to customize user experience.
O navegador da web suporta extensões de terceiros para personalizar a experiência do usuário.
2. Additional features or capabilities added to a primary system by external vendors or developers
Users can install third-party extensions to add new tools to their productivity software.
Os usuários podem instalar extensões de terceiros para adicionar novas ferramentas ao seu software de produtividade.
This term is fundamental in tech and software contexts across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the tech industry has adopted 'extensão de terceiros' as the formal translation, while 'plugin' is often used interchangeably in casual conversation. In the USA, third-party extensions are common in browsers (Chrome, Firefox), IDEs, and productivity apps, representing a significant part of software ecosystem monetization and user customization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
install a third-party extension
third-party extensions marketplace
enable/disable third-party extensions
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