26984 words

software

3 definitions • 11 examples
1
the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs:

Examples:

He's written a piece of software that does your taxes for you.
2
the instructions that control what a computer can do; computer programs:

Examples:

educational software
3
the programs that you put into a computer to make it do particular jobs:

Examples:

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.

Navigation