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Common collocations with software in British Collocation

software noun uncountable

UK /ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə(r)/

install or download software

download
install
load

After you order, we will send you instructions on how to download and install the software.

design software

build
create
design
develop
make
produce
write

Postcript is one of the most elegant and powerful pieces of software ever developed.

use software

operate
run
use
utilize

Will I need to buy and learn to use complicated software?

upgrade software

update
upgrade

How are you planning to upgrade the software?

make software available

distribute
launch
release

A Cambridge team is releasing free software designed for hand-held computers too small to have keyboards.

make software suitable for particular user

configure
customize

We will install and configure your flight simulation software to give you optimum performance.

product or system

application
program
solution
system
tool

Apple supplies software tools which are useful for project management.

set

bundle
package
product
suite

My computer has the standard Microsoft office software suite.

designer

designer
developer
engineer
maker

Infomill was founded in 1996 by a team of software engineers, sales staff and managers.

design

design
development
engineering

Software development is fraught with problems.

company

business
company
firm
house
manufacturer
provider
publisher
supplier
vendor

Check with your software provider for these updates regularly.

upgrade

update
upgrade

The forums will be offline today for essential software upgrades.

permission to use legally

licence

8 per cent of the department budget is spent on software licences.