What does "adware" mean?

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.

Adware

Q: What is a synonym for "adware"?

Common synonyms include: ad supported software, advertising software, potentially unwanted software.

/ˈædˌwɛə/ noun

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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. uncountable

Synonyms

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ad supported software advertising software potentially unwanted software

Antonyms

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ad free software benign software legitimate software

Etymology

From ad + -ware.

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