software maintenance
AmE: /ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛr ˈmeɪntənəns/
Definition

Definition of software maintenance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.ongoing work on existing programs to fix problems and update featuresTECH.
  • The company offers software maintenance to keep your applications secure and stable.
  • Regular software maintenance reduced unexpected downtime for the servers.
  • They signed a three-year software maintenance contract with the vendor.
laboriously strenuously
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Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
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.

Expressions with maintenance

routine maintenancen.
regular planned work that keeps equipment or systems in good condition
The elevator will be unavailable during routine maintenance this afternoon.
care and maintenancen.
basic services to keep something operational
The factory is under care and maintenance until production resumes.
cleaning and maintenancen.
tasks involved in keeping something clean and functional
He is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.
maintenance mann.
person responsible for upkeep of equipment
The maintenance man ensures all machines are in working order.
maintenance schedulen.
planned timetable listing when regular care or repairs will be done
The technician checked the maintenance schedule before servicing the elevator.
maintenance staffn.
people who keep buildings and equipment in good condition
The maintenance staff repaired the broken elevator quickly.
under maintenanceadj.
temporarily unavailable due to upkeep
The pool is under maintenance until further notice.
account maintenancen.
ongoing service work or fee to keep an account active
The bank charges an account maintenance fee every month.
building maintenancen.
work that keeps a structure safe clean and in good condition
The company spends thousands each year on building maintenance to avoid bigger repairs.
field maintenancen.
work done to keep an outdoor field safe and usable
The grounds crew handles field maintenance between baseball games.

Terms related to software maintenance

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Terms with software maintenance included in their meaning

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software documentationn.
developer guides
technical manuals for software development and maintenance
database management systemn.
software system
software facilitating creation and maintenance of databases
system programn.
software
utility software performing maintenance tasks
auto-updaten.
software maintenance
automatic process that applies newer program releases or information without human initiation
backportv.
software maintenance
make a change work on an earlier release

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  1. French:maintenance logicielle, ...
  2. German:Softwarewartung, ...
  3. Italian:manutenzione software, ...
  4. Spanish:mantenimiento de software, ...
  5. Portuguese:manutenção de software, ...
  6. Chinese:软件维护, ...
  7. Japanese:ソフトウェア保守, ...
  8. Arabic:صِيانَة البَرْمَجِيَّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחְזוּקַת תּוֹכְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:сопровождение программного обеспечения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:супровід програмного забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉफ्टवेयर अनुरक्षण, ...
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