software package meaning

UK /ˈsɒfwɛə ˈpækɪdʒ/ US /ˈsɔftwɛr ˈpækədʒ/ 4 syllables

software package (noun): (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory.

software package has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

software package as a noun

  1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
    • the market for software is expected to expand

    Synonyms: software, software program, computer software, software system, package

    Type of: code

    Kinds: plug-in, alpha software, authoring language, beta software, compatible software, computer-aided design, freeware, groupware, operating system, program, routine, shareware

  2. merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale

    Synonyms: software product

    Type of: merchandise

How to pronounce software package

software package is pronounced /ˈsɒfwɛə ˈpækɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈsɔftwɛr ˈpækədʒ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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