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computer software vs plug-in

plug-in vs computer software

computer software and plug-in both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
computer software Yes No No No
plug-in Yes No No No
As nouns, plug-in is a hyponym of computer software; that is, plug-in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than computer software:
  • computer software: (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
  • plug-in: a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
computer software (noun) plug-in (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 a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
Difference between computer software and plug-in

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