software
noun [ U ]
IT uk/ˈsɒftweər/ usthe programs that you put into a computer to make it do particular jobs:
The help desk helps customers install and run software.
install/load software
Thousands of users are able to download software provided by the company.
develop/design software The company has invested $3m to develop software.
They have written software for an international trade database.
The firm masterminds the computer software and hardware for the lottery.
The companies offer software applications through the internet.
software developer/consultant/company
financial/educational/accounting software
See also
application software
graphic software
investment software
knowledge-based software
packaged software
presentation software
speech recognition software
third-party software
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