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noun
Any of a large range of software, often included with the operating system, that runs specific tasks associated with the computer or its environment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: utility, service program
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: program, programme, computer program, computer programme
Narrower terms: driver, device driver, diagnostic program, input program, output program, sort program, sorting program, trace program
History
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