SOFTWARE Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

software

noun

Definition of software

as in program

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

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hardware

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Recent Examples of software The law also allows the state to seize the software—and even the point-of-sale systems used with it—as contraband. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Moreover, since the reactor already operates entirely through digital controls, researchers can test new software and monitoring systems under realistic conditions rather than relying solely on computer simulations or laboratory demonstrations. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 The filing doesn't indicate what units were impacted, but software engineers, program managers and product roles were among the job titles listed. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Camilla Hrdy, a law professor at Rutgers Law School, said the case could become complex because most of the previous cases around AI and trade secrets have involved software rather than hardware. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for software

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Noun

The program allows people who make sizable investments in a country to apply for citizenship.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
This year’s tour is themed Lost Islands of Tiki, and will encompass eight home bars, two of which are new to the program.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Mayo Clinic is now running a clinical trial to test whether AI can help identify patients at risk of or with early-stage pancreatic cancer — an application the hospital has said could detect the disease years earlier than the typical diagnosis.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In one instance, there was a 488% increase in applications for test drives on the day of the stream, Moutran told Semafor.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of application

Noun

Herro was part of the trade package that the Heat sent to the Bucks to acquire Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
While automotive and marine oils may use similar base stocks, the key difference is in the additive packages.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of package

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