Software

Word SOFTWARE
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/

Definitions and meanings of "Software"

What do we mean by software?

The programs, routines, and symbolic languages that control the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation. noun

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM). Compare hardware. noun

(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

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.

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The word "software" in example sentences

CNC Software, Inc. is proud to introduce Mastercam® for SolidWorks®, which combines the world's leading modeling software with the world's most widely-used CAM software*. ❋ Sibius777 (2010)

Commercial software development: the * software* is the product. ❋ Unknown (2009)

NICKJ AirRadar is an excellent piece of software, and it deserves a review that reflects your opinion of it * as a piece of software*. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Working in software is often one of the most thankless tasks (.. and I don't work in games). ❋ SVGL (2008)

Given the fact that (a) that Indian legislators have clearly chosen to exclude software from the list of patentable inventions (b) that open source software is important to India's long-term strategic interests, and (c) there is a growing global outcry against software patents, we hereby request you to ensure that the Draft Patent Manual reflects the will and intent of the Indian Parliament. ❋ Venky (2008)

The term software, on the other hand, is ambiguous. ❋ Glyn Moody (2008)

The term software engineering was used occasionally in the late 1950s and early 1960s, though some argue that software engineering was coined by F.L. Bauer. ❋ Unknown (2006)

At home, I realized that the latest version of the label software doesn't replace characters when exporting, at least not for thirty days. ❋ Elfpvke (2006)

In other news, I've rolled the label software out to 18 out of 19 branches now. 4 of those branches are in full production, another 6 or 7 at least are partially in production. ❋ Elfpvke (2004)

Afterwards, Neil was mobbed, and he said one more interesting thing that I can't help but repeat: that he doesn't like the term software architect because it pre-supposes a rigidity in software when what is so wonderful about it is that it is very plastic, something people write for ourselves and can change how we like … ❋ Glenn Kelman (2010)

The term software generally refers to a logical structure, a method, a procedure, a program, a routine, a process, an algorithm, ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've repeated all the illogic and investment problems behind the 'and in the term software and services in multiple places since, usually right after the annual Microsoft financial analyst day each July. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I have a GC now, was on an H1B, and didn't have the issues you describe, due to the vagueness of the term software engineer.

First question: "what do you make of the term software engineering?" ❋ Unknown (2008)

Their FAQ claims that the software is available for Mac and Linux because “Binverse understands our customers are some of the savviest people on the Internet and we are proud to provide versions of the powerful Binverse software for Linux and Mac customers.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

The core of the software is a technology the company calls Direct-to-Device, which forms the original, hardware-based testing product, introduced six years ago. ❋ John Cox (2010)

Apple moved to quell fears it was tracking iPhone users, saying it would reduce the amount of location information stored on the phone and fix what it called a software bug that led data to be stored on the device even when location services were turned off. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The source code for this software is available at www. sourceforge.net/projects/openvista. ❋ Venky (2009)

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