Adware
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Etymology
From ad a contraction of advertisement + ware a contraction of software
Noun
adware (uncountable)
- : A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.
Related terms
- abandonware
- baitware
- crippleware
- demoware
- donationware
- freeware
- malware
- postcardware
- shareware
- spyware
- trialware