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As a noun, software means encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
Meanings of software
3 meaningsnoun
computingEncoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
militaryThe human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
(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
“the market for software is expected to expand”
Similar: software program, computer software, software system, software package, package
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).