SOFTWARE

software, software program, computer software, software system, software package, 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; “the market for software is expected to expand”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

software (uncountable)

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

Hyponyms: application software, data-oriented software, kitchen table software, on-premises software, malware, schlockware, shareware, shovelware, spyware, system software

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

Usage notes

Software is a mass noun (some software, a piece of software). By non-native speakers it is sometimes erroneously treated as a countable noun (a software, some softwares).