software
Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
Example
“Some software will only run on a particular platform.”
Other meanings
The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
Recorded music content, as opposed to the hardware necessary for reproducing it.
Synonyms
- computer software
- package
Related words
- intersoftware
- softphone
- softwarey
- retroware
- adware
- applications software
- biosoftware
- bloatware
- collaborative software
- docketing software
- firmware
- free software
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “software” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.