software

[sawft-wair, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft- /

NOUN

computer program

Synonyms

STRONGEST

application application software program

STRONG

freeware groupware operating system shareware

WEAK

bundled software courseware file management system presentation software productivity software spreadsheet systems software vaporware

Example Sentences

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The reaction to MongoDB’s mixed earnings report shows that it’s a tough world out there for software companies.

From MarketWatch

Its code-writing application has created buzz for how quickly and expertly it can build a software program.

From The Wall Street Journal

The software sector lies at the center of their concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company gave away the hardware and software for free and the system took off, particularly among small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal