Shareware
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Computer software distributed free for trial use but requiring payment for continued or full functionality. This distribution model allows users to evaluate software before purchasing.
“The image editing programme is available as shareware with a thirty-day trial period.”
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trial softwareevaluation softwaredemo software
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Contains four instances of common letters E and A, plus valuable W
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Worth 15 points base; technology term with valuable W and H
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