Software

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Software

Collection of computer programs and associated documentation performing tasks

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Database Level: Beginner

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈsɔfwɛr/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɔfwɛr/

Definition

Collection of computer programs and associated documentation performing tasks

Examples

Software categories include: system software (OS, drivers), application software (productivity, games), programming software (IDEs, compilers), firmware (embedded systems), and middleware (integration platforms) serving different purposes.

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