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software

intermediateB2

/ˈsɔːftwɛr/ · soft-ware

The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

Meanings

nountechnical

The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

وہ پروگرام اور دیگر آپریٹنگ معلومات جو ایک کمپیوٹر استعمال کرتا ہے۔

نرم افزار

narm afzār

Synonyms

programapplicationsystemپروگرامدرخواستنظام

Antonyms

hardwareہارڈ ویئر

Common Collocations

  • application software
  • system software
  • software development

Example Sentences

I installed new software on my computer.

میں نے اپنے کمپیوٹر پر نیا نرم افزار نصب کیا۔

mein ne apne computer par naya narm afzār nasb kiya.

The software needs to be updated regularly.

نرم افزار کو باقاعدگی سے اپ ڈیٹ کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

narm afzār ko baqāidgi se update karne ki zaroorat hai.

Learning how to code software can be beneficial for your career.

نرم افزار کوڈ کرنے کا طریقہ سیکھنا آپ کی کیریئر کے لیے مفید ہو سکتا ہے۔

narm afzār code karne ka tareeqa seekhna aap ki career ke liye mufeed ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

hardware:Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, whereas software refers to the programs and applications that run on those components.

Word Family

soft
adjectiveنرم
soften
verbنرم کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of software as the 'soft' tools that run on 'hard' hardware.

Visualize a computer screen with various applications running smoothly.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرم دلی سب پر غالب آتی ہے

narm dili sab par ghalib aati hai

Soft-heartedness prevails over all.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "soft + ware" — soft (adj) + ware (noun) indicates tools or equipment

First known use: 1960s

The term 'software' emerged in the 1950s to denote the intangible components of a computer system, distinguishing them from hardware.