software

Definition of softwarenext
as in program
as in application The new software was designed to make the process of data entry more efficient.

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Recent Examples of software However, in July 2023, Sullivan acknowledged at least one improper meeting after the Sun Sentinel discovered through public records that a concern over a software purchase was discussed behind closed doors. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026 In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants. Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 The software allows mountain managers to track snow gun performance and water and energy usage to optimize snowmaking capacity. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 The worry is that these products, emerging from the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI, will displace the software-as-a-service industry’s longstanding business models as firms lean on quicker and more efficient AI tools. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for software
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Noun
  • As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Coach Mark Byington, who is 41-17 in his second season at Vanderbilt, has led the program to consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since 2011-12 under Kevin Stallings.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Therefore, the practical application of all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries, which are the solid-state version of sodium-ion batteries, is highly desired in many industries.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Regular application helps improve elasticity and supports skin regeneration, which can soften the appearance of stretch marks and aid recovery from sun exposure or minor skin stress.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • The charge, which helped pay for the $310 million stadium, ranged from $100 to $1,500 depending on the ticket package.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The city invested a $125 million grant package to aid in remedying flood concerns in June.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Software.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/software. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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