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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Robert BixbyExamples of software in a Sentence
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Without the software platforms, TikTok, Instagram, etc., the whole social media thing breaks down.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
The new $8,000 price tag also means the software is now officially less expensive than when its vaunted beta first debuted.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Technically, Barnhart says, companies should verify their remote workers’ devices and make sure that there is no remote software connecting to a company laptop or network.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
Now the city has a nature issue that software cannot solve.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
While some Tesla recalls are for software fixes that can be issued over-the-air, meaning a vehicle downloads an update without a trip to a mechanic, this one is a physical defect.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Having a new application to build its foundational technology on, rather than building it on the previous use cases, Galaxy Semiconductor built a new software stack from the ground up.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The company's dynamic portfolio - including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi - powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, NVIDIA, Exwayz and Hexagon.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Researchers, detection software makers and the FTC say that technology like this can't be the only solution to the challenges posed by generative AI tools.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
The new $8,000 price tag also means the software is now officially less expensive than when its vaunted beta first debuted.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Technically, Barnhart says, companies should verify their remote workers’ devices and make sure that there is no remote software connecting to a company laptop or network.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
Now the city has a nature issue that software cannot solve.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
While some Tesla recalls are for software fixes that can be issued over-the-air, meaning a vehicle downloads an update without a trip to a mechanic, this one is a physical defect.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Having a new application to build its foundational technology on, rather than building it on the previous use cases, Galaxy Semiconductor built a new software stack from the ground up.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The company's dynamic portfolio - including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi - powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, NVIDIA, Exwayz and Hexagon.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Researchers, detection software makers and the FTC say that technology like this can't be the only solution to the challenges posed by generative AI tools.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Software.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/software. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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software
noun
soft·ware
ˈsȯf-ˌtwa(ə)r
-ˌtwe(ə)r
: the programs and related information used by a computer
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