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software

//ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Forms

Plural
software

Definitions

  1. 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. 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
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Literature
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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

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