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software

[ sawft-wair, soft- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 3 ).
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.

software

/ ˈsɒftˌwɛə /

computing the programs that can be used with a particular computer system Compare hardware
video cassettes and discs for use with a particular video system

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

software

The programs and instructions that run a computer , as opposed to the actual physical machinery and devices that compose the hardware .

First recorded in 1955–60; soft + ware ¹

“The U.S. Navy will attain IOC [initial operational capability] in 2018 with 3F software,” DellaVedova wrote.

In fact, according to F-35 program sources, the next software upgrades are not yet fully defined nor are they fully funded.

Now it can't open on my phone due to what appears to be software incompatibility.

But the F-35 has been plagued with massive delays and cost overruns—mostly due to design defects and software issues.

The income of a software engineering intern at Facebook is comparable, with monthly incomes of over $6,500.

A major contributing factor to the persistent popularity of the PDP-8 is that the software support is so extensive.

Multiprogramming software is necessary in order to utilize this available time.

In this case difficulties lie in guessing the reliability of the devices and in achieving software compatibility.

Also, one hesitates to trade in an old computer for which an excellent software collection exists!

Also, how much trouble will be encountered with manufacturers' I/O software, and how much will any necessary rewriting cost?

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