· (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"
Synonym(s): software, software_program, computer_software, software_system, package
Hypernym(s): code, computer_code
· merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale
Synonym(s): software_product
Hypernym(s): merchandise, ware, product