shareware

noun

Meaning

A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

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Related words

freeware(English)trialware(English)freedomware(English)charityware(English)payware(English)free software(English)donationware(English)demoware(English)apogee(English)bbs(English)macintosh(English)emulator(English)

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Sources

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