All words
word
Technical

Software

SAW-ftwehr

/ˈsɔːˌftwɛr/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

software

Dictionary meaning

(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.

Examples

  • The market for software is expected to expand.

Synonyms: package

People also look up

Kubernetes

Koo-ber-NET-eez

Nginx

Engine-X

PostgreSQL

Post-gres-Q-L

GIF

JIF (or GIF)

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Software” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction