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Definition 2024
adware
adware
English
Noun
adware (uncountable)
- (computing) A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.
Translations
software application
Related terms
- abandonware
- baitware
- crippleware
- demoware
- donationware
- freeware
- malware
- postcardware
- shareware
- spyware
- trialware
See also
- free software
- open-source software
- public domain software