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freeware

noun
free·​ware | \ ˈfrÄ“-ËŒwer How to pronounce freeware (audio) \

Definition of freeware

: software that is available for use at no cost or for a nominal usually voluntary fee

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 GEBCO world map / http://www.gebco.net/ Basemap for bottom two maps created in GeoMapApp (an excellent freeware mapping tool) — Brian Romans, WIRED, "Seafloor Sunday #73: Territorial disputes in the Arctic Ocean," 19 Sep. 2010

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First Known Use of freeware

1983, in the meaning defined above

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freeware

noun
How to pronounce freeware (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of freeware

: computer software that can be used at no cost

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