software
//ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə//
Forms
- Plural
- software
Definitions
1.Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
- Some software will only run on a particular platform.
- Cris “Space Rogue” Thomas, another ex-L0pht member who testified alongside Zatko that day, said that L0pht would do everything it could to get companies to collaboratively fix software issues the hacker group found.
2.The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
- The Americans have devoted their attention to the hardware of disarmament: Europeans can make a special contribution to the 'software' or human content of detente.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1580
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *sem-
Proto-Germanic *samþuz /*samftuz
Proto-Germanic *-jaz
Proto-West Germanic *-ī
Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī)
Old English sōfte
Middle English softe
English soft
Proto-Germanic *warō
Proto-West Germanic *waru
Old English waru
Middle English ware