adjective
- installed or set up in advance, before delivery or use to the end user
Usage: commonly used in computing and technology contexts
Examples
- The new laptop came with preinstalled antivirus software.
- Most smartphones have preinstalled apps that you can delete if you want.
- The preinstalled operating system was ready to use right out of the box.
- You can remove any preinstalled programs that you don't need.
- The car had preinstalled navigation and entertainment systems.