commercial software
nounUK /kəˈmɜːʃəl ˈsɒftweə/
US /kəˈmɜːrʃəl ˈsɔːftwer/
Computer programs that you have to pay for before you can use them.
The school bought commercial software for the students to practice typing.
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2. Software sold by a company to make money, as opposed to free or open-source software.
Many businesses rely on commercial software for their daily work.
3. Programs that come with a legal agreement limiting how you can copy or share them.
You cannot share commercial software with your friends because of the license.
4. Software developed and marketed as a product for customers.
The company released its commercial software after months of testing.