pre-engineered

adjective

pre-en·​gi·​neered ˌprē-ˌen-jə-ˈnird How to pronounce pre-engineered (audio)
: constructed of or employing prefabricated modules
a pre-engineered metal building

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Each widget is pre-engineered for design and motion, so even non-designers can build visually compelling, interactive presentations. Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pre-engineered was in 1951

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“Pre-engineered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-engineered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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