What does "antivirus" mean?

A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

How do you pronounce "antivirus"?

Pronounced //ˈantɪvʌɪrəs//.

Common synonyms include: antiviral agent, antiviral drug, defensive, malware scanner, malware-protective, security software.

/ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

"Tom hasn't updated the antivirus software on his computer in a long time."

From anti- + virus.