Careware

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Charityware. informal, uncountable

    "Some careware is distributed free, and the author suggests that some payment be made to a nominated charity. Other careware includes a levy for charity on top of the distribution charge."

Example

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"Some careware is distributed free, and the author suggests that some payment be made to a nominated charity. Other careware includes a levy for charity on top of the distribution charge."

Etymology

From care + -ware.

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