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software

/ˈsɔftwɛr/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,258

Meaning

software

  • programs and operating information used by a computer
  • a specific computer program or application

In a sentence

Ho installato un nuovo software sul portatile.

I installed new software on the laptop.

Questo software funziona anche sul tablet?

Does this software also work on the tablet?

Il software non è ancora aggiornato.

The software is not updated yet.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
softwaremasculine · singular
softwaremasculine · plural
softwaremasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually masculine: il software.
  • Invariable in the plural: un software, due software.
  • Often used for both general and specific meanings.

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