(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
<noun.communication>
sample sentences
"the market for software is expected to expand"
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
hypernym
hyponym
plug-in, add-on
alpha software
authoring language
beta software
compatible software
compatible software
computer-aided design, CAD
freeware
groupware
operating system, OS
program, programme, computer program, computer programme
routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function
shareware
shrink-wrapped software
spyware
malware
supervisory software
software documentation, documentation
database management system, DBMS
upgrade