Software
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-025956
1. The programs, procedures, and rules used to operate a computer.
2. Computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software. The storage devices and display devices are hardware.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-025956 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Policy and guidance |
| Abbreviation | S/W |
| Synonyms | SW |
| References | Records Glossary; Section 508: Accessibility Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-025956",
"term": "Software",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. The programs, procedures, and rules used to operate a computer.\n\n2. Computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software. The storage devices and display devices are hardware.",
"abbreviation": "S/W",
"synonyms": [
"SW"
],
"subject": "Policy and guidance",
"references": [
"Records Glossary",
"Section 508: Accessibility Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/software/"
}
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