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software package vs shrink-wrapped software

shrink-wrapped software vs software package

software package and shrink-wrapped software both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
software package Yes No No No
shrink-wrapped software Yes No No No
As nouns, shrink-wrapped software is a hyponym of software package; that is, shrink-wrapped software is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than software package:
  • software 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)
software package (noun) shrink-wrapped software (noun)
merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale 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
Difference between software package and shrink-wrapped software

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