software
/ˈsɒftweə(r)/noun
उच्चारण सॉफ़्ट्वेअर
सॉफ़्टवेयर
Basic word
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the programs used by a computer for doing particular jobs
सॉफ़्टवेयर
- software engineer
- antivirus software
- The company develops accounting software for small shops.
+ 2 more examples
- You need to update the software before you can print.
- Free software is available for editing photos.
Synonyms programs applications apps code system
Opposite hardware
§Grammar and usage
Software is uncountable ('a lot of software', 'a piece of software', not 'softwares').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: software uncountable है ('a lot of software', 'a piece of software', 'softwares' नहीं)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Computer GK, asked often: system software (operating systems like Windows, Linux, Android) controls the computer; application software (MS Word, browsers) does particular tasks; open-source software (like Linux) can be freely used and changed; malware (including viruses) is harmful software; firmware is software stored permanently in a device.
Computer GK में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: system software (Windows, Linux, Android जैसे operating systems) कंप्यूटर को नियंत्रित करता है; application software (MS Word, browsers) विशेष काम करता है; open-source software (जैसे Linux) स्वतंत्र रूप से प्रयुक्त और बदला जा सकता है; malware (viruses सहित) हानिकारक software है; firmware उपकरण में स्थायी रूप से संग्रहीत software है।
Bengaluru is called India's 'Silicon Valley' for its software industry.
बेंगलुरु अपने software उद्योग के लिए भारत की 'सिलिकॉन वैली' कहलाता है।