software
noun
soft·ware ˈsȯft-ˌwer 
: something used or associated with and usually contrasted with hardware: such as
a
: programs for a computer
accounting software
b
dated : the entire set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated with a mechanical or electronic system and especially a computer system
c
: materials for use with audiovisual equipment
… television programs, music, and movies are now called software, by the way …
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Corel, a Canadian graphics software company, adopted a permanent remote-first policy during the pandemic. Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 New data released by Salary.com, a software company that provides compensation data and analytics, found that the median pay increase of 4% is continuing an upward trend that began in 2022. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 And following the 2020 hack on software company SolarWinds Corp., investors filed a class action against the company and its executive management, including SolarWinds security chief Tim Brown. Robert Mcmillan, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 This past Wednesday, the airline announced a partnership with computer software company Adobe, releasing a series of stock images to combat the lack of diversity in travel advertising. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2022 There is one other possible wild card though: Business software company Oracle. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 In partnership with Adobe, the photos will be available to download for free on the software company’s stock library for social media, advertising and other content creation. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 New jobs: Parker Hannifin and a software company are working on expansions that could create 143 new jobs in Lake and Summit counties. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 LastPass, which is being spun off from software company GoTo, said the attackers stole some of the source code to its system and other technical information. Aaron Pressman, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 New data released by Salary.com, a software company that provides compensation data and analytics, found that the median pay increase of 4% is continuing an upward trend that began in 2022. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 And following the 2020 hack on software company SolarWinds Corp., investors filed a class action against the company and its executive management, including SolarWinds security chief Tim Brown. Robert Mcmillan, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 This past Wednesday, the airline announced a partnership with computer software company Adobe, releasing a series of stock images to combat the lack of diversity in travel advertising. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2022 There is one other possible wild card though: Business software company Oracle. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 In partnership with Adobe, the photos will be available to download for free on the software company’s stock library for social media, advertising and other content creation. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 New jobs: Parker Hannifin and a software company are working on expansions that could create 143 new jobs in Lake and Summit counties. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 LastPass, which is being spun off from software company GoTo, said the attackers stole some of the source code to its system and other technical information. Aaron Pressman, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
software
noun
soft·ware ˈsȯft-ˌwer
: the programs and related information used by a computer