Peopleware

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    People, regarded as a resource; human resources. uncountable

    "The cost of peopleware and software has risen dramatically over the past years, while the cost of hardware has decreased."

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livewareliveware

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"The cost of peopleware and software has risen dramatically over the past years, while the cost of hardware has decreased."

Etymology

From people + -ware.

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human resources

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