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software vs spyware

spyware vs software

software and spyware both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
software Yes No No No
spyware Yes No No No
As nouns, spyware is a hyponym of software; that is, spyware is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than software:
  • 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
  • spyware: computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent
Other hyponyms of 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, routine, subprogram, subroutine, shareware, shrink-wrapped software, malware, supervisory software, documentation, software documentation, database management system, DBMS, upgrade.
software (noun) spyware (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 computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent
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