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software

[sawft-wair, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft- /


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"We are working with external experts to fix an issue we identified with third-party software related to our online banking portal. Importantly, the core bank is not affected."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Tunick's requests to have a lawyer present were repeatedly denied and when asked to unlock his Google Pixel phone, he allegedly supplied a passcode that triggered software that wiped the device.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

The one-page documents, generated by a software program, took the place of the thoroughly researched files that federal immigration agents had traditionally prepared.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

While robot servers nabbed some fun headlines, slow and spotty Wi-Fi, aging devices and confusing order-placing software were making it difficult for staff to serve customers, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I selected the mirror partner option on my dance software and began to do the same.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Experts at the lab used computer softwares to add muscles, flesh and skin to the scans of skulls, bringing out their facial features.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

Moreover, such softwares use predetermined words to isolate human sounds, while the sound made by victims may vary based on the situation.

From Science Daily Mar. 6, 2024

Is the old-fashioned method of using pen & paper better and, perhaps, more efficient than online softwares?

From Salon Aug. 20, 2022

The San Jose, California-based company has been shifting its focus toward softwares including videoconferencing tool WebEx and cybersecurity services to help clients adapt to online workspaces.

From Reuters Nov. 17, 2021

So familiarity with Zoom and GoToMeeting and as many conferencing softwares as possible, but another thing they’re asking for is “Thread savvy” which is, you know, that scary empathy tech.

From Slate Feb. 22, 2017




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