software

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

NOUN

computer program

Synonyms

STRONGEST

application application software program

STRONG

freeware groupware operating system shareware

WEAK

bundled software courseware file management system presentation software productivity software spreadsheet systems software vaporware

Example Sentences

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ServiceNow’s shares have been hit hard as investors reevaluate software in the face of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The software only goes to $10,” said Leo Flores, owner of the gas station and mini-market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Microsoft stock looks to be leveling off after a dreadful stretch of trading for the software company.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

AI agents can already help book your air travel, debug your software and plan your workout routines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Wouldn’t facial recognition software think identical twins were the same person?

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix