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/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ · soft·ware
noun
- Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM). The software update fixed several bugs in the operating system.
- The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles. The military's software, including the soldiers, played a crucial role in the battle.
Did you know? The term 'software' was initially used to describe the intangible, encoded instructions that made up a computer program, but it has since expanded to include the people involved in the development and maintenance of these programs.