software
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsɒft.weər/ us/ˈsɑːft.wer/
A2 （计算机）软件
the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs
He's written a piece of software that does your taxes for you. 他编写了一个为你计算税额的软件。
Compare: hardware (COMPUTER)
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- He works for a software company.
- When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost.
- This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails.
- Andrew, can you help me install this software?
- He's written a piece of software that calculates your tax returns for you.