software
[ sawft-wair, soft- ]
/ ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft- /
noun
Computers.
the programs used to direct the operation of a computer, as well as documentation giving instructions on how to use them.
Compare hardware(def 5).
anything that is not hardware but is used with hardware, especially audiovisual materials, as film, tapes, records, etc.: a studio fully equipped but lacking software.
Television Slang.
prepackaged materials, as movies or reruns, used to fill out the major part of a station's program schedule.
Words nearby software
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British Dictionary definitions for software
software
/ (ˈsɒftˌwɛə) /
noun
video cassettes and discs for use with a particular video system
Scientific definitions for software
software
[ sôft′wâr′ ]
The programs, programming languages, and data that direct the operations of a computer system. Word processing programs and Internet browsers are examples of software. Compare hardware.