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software

Syllabification: (soft·ware)

Pronunciation: /ˈsôftˌwe(ə)r/

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Definition of software

noun

the programs and other operating information used by a computer. Compare with hardware.

Remember that the ending of software is spelled -ware, as are similar words to do with computer software (such as groupware).

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