From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishapplication softwareˌapplication ˈsoftware noun [uncountable] technical computer software that is designed for a particular use or user We need to ensure that the application software on both the PC and the Macintosh produces compatible files.
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application software• This in turn would boost sales of system and application software that would provide the services need to work with these computers.• A programming language used to develop application software.From Longman Business Dictionaryapplication softwareappliˈcation ˌsoftwareCOMPUTING software that is designed for a particular use or userWe need to ensure that the application software on both the PC and the Macintosh produces compatible files.There is a range of other software application programs on the market. → software 