free software
friː ˈsɔːft.wer
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Definition of free software - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gratissoftware available at no cost
  • The app store offers many free software options.
open-source software
2.
open usageTECH.software that can be used, copied, studied, modified, and redistributed without restrictionTECH.
  • He downloaded free software to customize his computer's operations.
open-source software
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Expressions with free

break freev.
escape from physical confinement or captivity
The prisoner tried to break free from the cell.
cut freev.
release by cutting something attached
The fisherman cut free the tangled net.
feel freev.
you have permission to do something
Feel free to use my phone if you need to.
free lunchn.
meal provided at no cost to the recipient
The conference offered a free lunch to all attendees..
have one's hands freev.
be unoccupied and able to use hands
I can help you move the boxes when I have my hands free.
free one's mindv.
clear thoughts from stress or worries
A quiet walk at sunset always helps him free his mind.

Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.
kitchen table softwaren.
software made informally at home, not by big companies
He built kitchen table software in his spare time.
time-tracking softwaren.
program records time spent on tasks
The company uses time-tracking software to monitor employee productivity.
software giantn.
very large and powerful company that mainly makes and sells computer programs
The software giant announced a major update to its operating system.
software companyn.
business that makes, sells or supports computer programs for customers
The startup grew from a tiny software company into a global corporation.
software updaten.
process of installing new software version
The software update took about 20 minutes to complete.

Terms related to free software

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Terms with free software included in their meaning

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sharewaren.
trial software
software free to try but needs payment for full use
baitwaren.
technology
free software with limited features to entice purchase
FLOSSabbr.
abr: free/libre/open source software
software that is free and open for anyone to use
FOSSacr.
acr: Free and Open Source Software
programs that are free to use and share
FOSSien.
advocate
person who advocates for free and open-source software
FSFacr.
acr: Free Software Foundation
organization promoting free software
GNUacr.
acr: GNU's Not Unix
free software project similar to Unix
GPLacr.
acr: General Public License
license that allows free software distribution

Examples of free software in a sentence

  • Free software can be a great resource for students.
  • Free software allows users to modify the code.
  • Many developers contribute to free software projects.

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  1. French:logiciel gratuit, logiciel libre, ...
  2. German:kostenlose Software, ...
  3. Italian:software gratuito, software libero, ...
  4. Spanish:software gratuito, software libre, ...
  5. Portuguese:software gratuito, software livre, ...
  6. Chinese:免费软件, 自由软件, ...
  7. Japanese:無料ソフトウェア, フリーソフトウェア, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْمَجِيَّات مَجَّانِيَّة, بَرْمَجِيَّات حُرَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תוֹכְנָה חִינָּמִית, תּוֹכְנָה חוֹפְשִׁית, ...
  10. Russian:бесплатное ПО, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безкоштовне програмне забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:नि:शुल्क सॉफ़्टवेयर, मुक्त सॉफ्टवेयर, ...

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