soft·ware 
/ˈsɑ:ftˌweɚ/ noun
/ˈsɑ:ftˌweɚ/ noun [noncount] : the programs that run on a computer and perform certain functions
▪ word-processing software ▪ antivirus software ▪ I installed/loaded the software. — often used before another noun ▪ the software industry ▪ software programs/development — compare hardware
▪ word-processing software ▪ antivirus software ▪ I installed/loaded the software. — often used before another noun ▪ the software industry ▪ software programs/development — compare hardware
