meaning of for free
1. for free Said of a capability of a programming language or hardware equipment that is available by its design without needing cleverness to implement: "In APL, we get the matrix operations for free. " "And owing to the way revisions are stored in this system, you get revision trees for free. " The term usually refers to a serendipitous feature of doing things a certain way compare big win, but it may refer to an intentional but secondary feature. [Jargon File]
2. without payment; "Ill give you this
">gratis"
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