adware

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Synonyms: aware, adward, badware, adare

Antonyms: aware, adward, badware, adare

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A software [[application]] that includes advertisements, which are [[display]]ed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of [[income]] and to keep the [[cost]]s of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware [[program]]s can include [[spyware]].

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