software

Definition

  • noun: the programs that run on a computer and perform certain functions
  • noun: something used or associated with and usually contrasted with hardware
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • I installed/loaded the 'software'.

  • word-processing 'software'

  • the 'software' industry

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Three. How's it going down there? Whatever you do, don't get shot in the face. Dr. Norton, how is he doing that? His software is faster, his hardware is stronger. He is a better machine. But you said that humans hesitate. Only when there making decisions. (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) No, Nothing, Nothing. Watch the procedure bar on the A. Our machine assesses the threat and acts. That's it, two steps. Now watch Alex. The software assesses the threat just like robots. And it sends the information to the brain. Alex's brain receives. The information and then (..)
    2014 RoboCop