noun
1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
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the market for software is expected to expand
• Syn: ↑software, ↑software program, ↑computer software, ↑software system, ↑package
• Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing
• Hypernyms: ↑code, ↑computer code
• Hyponyms:
↑alpha software, ↑authoring language, ↑beta software, ↑compatible software, ↑computer-aided design, ↑CAD, ↑freeware, ↑groupware, ↑operating system, ↑OS, ↑program, ↑programme, ↑computer program, ↑computer programme, ↑routine, ↑subroutine, ↑subprogram, ↑procedure, ↑function, ↑shareware, ↑shrink-wrapped software, ↑spyware, ↑supervisory software, ↑software documentation, ↑documentation, ↑database management system, ↑DBMS, ↑upgrade
2. merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale
• Syn: ↑software product
• Hypernyms: ↑merchandise, ↑ware, ↑product
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.