software

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/ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/

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computer programs and related data or instructions / the programs used by a computer or other electronic device

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The engineer updated the software to fix the security flaw before the product launch.

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意味（1）

(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

The software comprising the carefully planned interpretive routines, compilers, and other aspects of automative programming are at least as important to the modern electronic calculator as its hardware of tubes, transistors, wires, tapes and the like.

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意味（2）

(military) The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.

The Americans have devoted their attention to the hardware of disarmament: Europeans can make a special contribution to the 'software' or human content of detente.

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