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software

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

soft·ware

noun \ˈsft-ˌwer\

Definition of SOFTWARE

: something used or associated with and usually contrasted with hardware: as a : the entire set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated with a system and especially a computer system; specifically : computer programs b : materials for use with audiovisual equipment

First Known Use of SOFTWARE

1958

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