computer software vs routine

routine vs computer software

computer software and routine both are nouns.

computer software is not an adjective while routine is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
computer software	Yes	No	No	No
routine	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, routine is a hyponym of computer software; that is, routine 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
routine: a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Other hyponyms of computer software include add-on, plug-in, alpha software, authoring language, beta software, compatible software, compatible software, CAD, computer-aided design, freeware, groupware, operating system, OS, computer program, computer programme, program, programme, function, procedure, subprogram, subroutine, shareware, shrink-wrapped software, spyware, malware, supervisory software, documentation, software documentation, database management system, DBMS, upgrade.

computer software (noun)	routine (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	an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
	a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
	a short performance that is part of a longer program

computer software (adjective)	routine (adjective)
	found in the ordinary course of events

Difference between computer software and routine

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