free software
The term "free software" emphasizes the user's freedom to use, modify, and share the software, rather than its cost.
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Definition
B2Technology
(technical)Software that grants users the freedom to run, study, modify, and distribute it.
Example
- Linux is a popular example of free software, allowing users to modify and share it freely.
B1Technology
(informal)Software that is available without any cost.
Example
- She downloaded free software to edit her photos.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "free software":
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