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soft·ware

(sôft′wâr′, sŏft′-)

n. Computers

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

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software

(ˈsɒftˌwɛə)

1. (Computer Science) computing the programs that can be used with a particular computer system. Compare hardware²

2. (Electronics) video cassettes and discs for use with a particular video system

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soft•ware

(ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft-)

n.

a. programs for directing the operation of a computer or processing electronic data (disting. from hardware).

b. documentation (def. 3).

2. any material requiring the use of mechanical or electrical equipment, esp. audiovisual material such as film, tapes, or records.

[1955–60]

soft·ware

(sôft′wâr′)

The programs, programming languages, and data that direct the operations of a computer system. Word processing programs and Internet browsers are examples of software. Compare hardware.

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Software

the collection of computer programmes that can be used with a particular computer, 1963.

software

computer programs

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Noun

software - (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; "the market for software is expected to expand"

computer software, software package, software program, software system, package

computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

computer code, code - (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

alpha software - a first release of a software product that is usually tested only by the developers

authoring language - software that can be used to develop interactive computer programs without the technically demanding task of computer programming

beta software - software that has not yet been released but has received an alpha test and still has more bugs than a regular release; "beta software is usually available only to particular users who will test it"

compatible software - software that can run on different computers without modification

compatible software - application software programs that share common conventions so they can be utilized together

computer-aided design, CAD - software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing

freeware - software that is provided without charge

groupware - software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space

operating system, OS - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services

computer program, computer programme, programme, program - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"

subprogram, subroutine, procedure, routine, function - a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

shareware - software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.

shrink-wrapped software - software on CD-ROMs that are boxed and shrink-wrapped and sold in stores (implying a widely supported standard platform)

spyware - computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent

supervisory software - specialized programs that reside permanently in the computer's main memory and control the processing of user's programs

software documentation, documentation - program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs

database management system, DBMS - a software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database

upgrade - software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

computer hardware, hardware - (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

Translations

بَرامِج الحاسوببَرَامِجُ الْكُومْبِيُوتَر

programové vybavení počítačesoftware

software

Software

λογισμικό

software programa

نرم‌افزار

ohjelmistoohjelma

logiciel

softver

szoftver

forrit, hugbúnaîur

software applicativo programma

ソフトウェアソフト

소프트웨어

программное обеспечение софтвер

softvér

programska oprema

softver

mjukvaraprogramvara

โปรแกรมคอมพิวเตอร์

yazılım

phần mềm

软件

software

[ˈsɒftwɛəʳ]

A. N (Comput) → software m

B. CPD software engineer N → ingeniero/a m/f de software
software engineering N → ingeniería f de software
software house N → compañía f especializada en programación
software package N → paquete m de programas

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

software

[ˈsɒftwɛə^r]

n → logiciel m
My job is writing the software → Mon travail consiste à écrire le logiciel.

modif [application, design, tool, system, upgrade] → logiciel(e); [developer] → de logiciels; [company, group] → d'édition de logiciels software programsoftware engineer n → ingénieur-conseil m en informatiquesoftware engineering n → génie m logicielsoftware library n → logithèque fsoftware package n → progiciel msoftware program n → logiciel m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

software

[ˈsɒftˌwɛəʳ] n (Comput) → software m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

soft

(soft) adjective

1. not hard or firm; easily changing shape when pressed. a soft cushion.

2. pleasantly smooth to the touch. The dog has a soft, silky coat.

3. not loud. a soft voice.

4. (of colour) not bright or harsh. a soft pink.

5. not strict (enough). You are too soft with him.

6. (of a drink) not alcoholic. At the party they were serving soft drinks as well as wine and spirits.

7. childishly weak, timid or silly. Don't be so soft – the dog won't hurt you.

ˈsoftly adverb

ˈsoftness noun

soften (ˈsofn) verb

to make or become soft or softer, less strong or less painful. The thick walls softened the noise of the explosion.

ˌsoft-ˈboiled adjective

(of eggs) slightly boiled, so that the yolk is still soft. She likes her eggs soft-boiled.

ˌsoft-ˈhearted adjective

kind-hearted and generous. He had been given some money by a soft-hearted aunt.

ˌsoft-ˈspoken adjective

having a gentle voice or manner. She was a soft-spoken woman with a shy smile.

ˈsoftware noun

computer programs, as opposed to the machines themselves (ˈhardware).

ˈsoftwood noun, adjective

(of) the wood of a conebearing tree eg a pine. softwood furniture.

have a soft spot for

to have a weakness for (someone or something) because of great affection. He's always had a soft spot for his youngest son.

software

→ بَرَامِجُ الْكُومْبِيُوتَر software software Software λογισμικό software ohjelmisto logiciel softver software ソフトウェア 소프트웨어 software programvare oprogramowanie software программное обеспечение programvara โปรแกรมคอมพิวเตอร์ yazılım phần mềm 软件

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