package vs shrink-wrapped software

shrink-wrapped software vs package

package and shrink-wrapped software both are nouns.

package is a verb but shrink-wrapped software is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
package	Yes	No	Yes	No
shrink-wrapped software	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, shrink-wrapped software is a hyponym of package; that is, shrink-wrapped software is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than package:

package: (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
shrink-wrapped software: software on CD-ROMs that are boxed and shrink-wrapped and sold in stores (implying a widely supported standard platform)

Other hyponyms of package 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, routine, subprogram, subroutine, shareware, spyware, malware, supervisory software, documentation, software documentation, database management system, DBMS, upgrade.

package (noun)	shrink-wrapped software (noun)
a wrapped container	software on CD-ROMs that are boxed and shrink-wrapped and sold in stores (implying a widely supported standard platform)
(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 collection of things wrapped or boxed together

package (verb)	shrink-wrapped software (verb)
put into a box

Difference between package and shrink-wrapped software

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