How do you use "software" in a sentence?

You need to install the software before you can use it. The company develops accounting software. Make sure your antivirus software is up to date.

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Q: What does "software" mean?

Programs and operating systems used by computers The word 'software' refers to the programs and operating information used by computers, as opposed to the physical hardware. It includes applications, operating systems, and other programs. Software can be commercial, open-source, or free. 'Software' is an uncountable noun - we say 'a piece of software,' not 'a software.'

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의미: Programs and operating systems used by computers

软件

software, programa informático

ソフトウェア

소프트웨어

The word 'software' refers to the programs and operating information used by computers, as opposed to the physical hardware. It includes applications, operating systems, and other programs. Software can be commercial, open-source, or free. 'Software' is an uncountable noun - we say 'a piece of software,' not 'a software.'

「software」指计算机使用的程序和操作信息，与物理硬件相对。它包括应用程序、操作系统和其他程序。软件可以是商业的、开源的或免费的。「software」是不可数名词——我们说「a piece of software」，而不是「a software」。

La palabra «software» se refiere a los programas e información operativa utilizada por los ordenadores, a diferencia del hardware físico. Incluye aplicaciones, sistemas operativos y otros programas. «Software» es un sustantivo incontable - decimos «a piece of software», no «a software».

「software」は物理的なハードウェアとは対照的に、コンピュータで使用されるプログラムや動作情報を指します。アプリケーション、オペレーティングシステム、その他のプログラムが含まれます。「software」は不可算名詞です。「a software」ではなく「a piece of software」と言います。

'software'는 물리적 하드웨어와 대비되는 컴퓨터가 사용하는 프로그램과 운영 정보를 가리킵니다. 애플리케이션, 운영 체제 및 기타 프로그램이 포함됩니다. 소프트웨어는 상업용, 오픈소스 또는 무료일 수 있습니다. 'software'는 불가산 명사이므로 'a software'가 아니라 'a piece of software'라고 합니다.

예문

You need to install the software before you can use it.
使用前需要安装该软件。
Necesitas instalar el software antes de poder usarlo.
使用する前にソフトウェアをインストールする必要があります。
사용하기 전에 소프트웨어를 설치해야 합니다.
The company develops accounting software.
这家公司开发会计软件。
La empresa desarrolla software de contabilidad.
その会社は会計ソフトウェアを開発しています。
그 회사는 회계 소프트웨어를 개발합니다.
Make sure your antivirus software is up to date.
确保你的杀毒软件是最新的。
Asegúrate de que tu software antivirus esté actualizado.
ウイルス対策ソフトウェアが最新であることを確認してください。
바이러스 백신 소프트웨어가 최신 상태인지 확인하세요.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

Coined in 1958 by American mathematician John Tukey, as a counterpart to 'hardware'. The 'soft' refers to the intangible, modifiable nature of programs, in contrast to the physical 'hard' equipment.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

이야기와 상식

The term 'software' was coined in 1958 by mathematician John Tukey to contrast with 'hardware.' Before computers, 'hardware' meant physical tools and equipment.

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