software

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soft·ware | \ ˈsȯft-ˌwer

Definition of software

: something used or associated with and usually contrasted with hardware: such as

a : programs for a computer accounting software

b dated : the entire set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated with a mechanical or electronic system and especially a computer system

c : materials for use with audiovisual equipment … television programs, music, and movies are now called software, by the way …— Robert Bixby

Examples of software in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, to actually enable or construct a metaverse of any kind takes an extremely sophisticated hardware and software ecosystem, preferably one without wires that otherwise keep humans tethered to a system or wall outlet. — Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 In the Republican primary, James easily defeated software engineer Tony Marcinkewciz. — Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 Now common on biotech job boards are positions like cloud engineer, data scientist, automation engineer, software engineer, machine learning engineer, and computational biologist. — Sajith Wickramasekara, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Before opting to donate or recycle used electronics, the EPA recommends considering upgrading the hardware or software of a computer instead of buying a brand new product. — Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 31 July 2022 Tech jobs, broadly speaking, encompass both computer hardware and software. — oregonlive, 20 July 2022 The company is known for its ubiquitous hardware and software products, from the Xbox gaming console to its popular suite of office applications and the now-defunct Internet Explorer browser. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 July 2022 For all the tight integration between Apple's various hardware and software platforms, there are still a few places where one platform doesn't offer a feature that other platforms support. — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 11 July 2022 The goal is strengthening Sony’s supply chain resilience, while increasing the consumer appeal of PlayStation hardware and software. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2022 See More

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