softwarereleases

noun
UK /ˈsɒftweə rɪˈliːsɪz/
US /ˈsɔːftwer rɪˈliːsɪz/

New versions of computer programs that are shared for people to use.

The company announced two softwarereleases this month.

SYNONYMS

software versionssoftware updatesprogram launchessoftware builds

RELATED WORDS

patchdownloadchangelogdeploymentinstaller

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of making a new computer program available to the public.

Softwarereleases usually happen after months of testing.

3. Official announcements that a program is ready for users.

The team scheduled softwarereleases for every Friday.

4. Bundles of files that fix bugs or add features to existing programs.

These softwarereleases include security fixes and new tools.