Adware: meaning, definitions and examples

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adware

 

[ หˆรฆdหŒwษ›ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software

Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material (often unwanted) when a user is online.

Synonyms

ad-supported software, advertising software, advertising-supported software.

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Word Description / Examples
adware

Adware is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often without the user's knowledge. It usually has a negative connotation, associated with unwanted ads that can slow down devices or invade user privacy.

  • My computer was slowing down, and I discovered it was infected with adware.
  • Adware can be frustrating because it shows annoying pop-up ads.
advertising-supported software

Advertising-supported software is another term for ad-supported software. It highlights that the program is funded by advertisements. This term can be used interchangeably with 'ad-supported software' in most contexts.

  • Some streaming services are advertising-supported software, allowing you to watch shows for free but with ads.
  • Advertising-supported software often provides a free tier with ads and a paid tier without them.
advertising software

Advertising software can cover a broad range of applications that facilitate the creation, dissemination, and tracking of advertising campaigns. It's a neutral term used in marketing and business contexts.

  • We use specialized advertising software to manage our online ad campaigns.
  • Advertising software helps businesses target the right audience with their ads.
ad-supported software

Ad-supported software refers to programs that offer their services for free but include advertisements as a way to generate revenue. This is a neutral term that emphasizes the trade-off between free usage and ad viewing.

  • Many free mobile games are ad-supported software, where you watch ads in exchange for free gameplay.
  • Ad-supported software can be a good way to access useful tools without paying.

Examples of usage

  • Pop-up ads are a common form of adware.
  • Adware can slow down your computer's performance.
  • Some adware may track your online activity for targeted ads.
  • Adware can be bundled with free software downloads.
  • Adware can be a security risk for your personal information.

Translations

Translations of the word "adware" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adware

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคกเคตเฅ‡เคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adware

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adware

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ adware

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adware

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‰ใ‚ฆใ‚งใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adware

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adware

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adware

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๋“œ์›จ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู…ุฌูŠุงุช ุฅุนู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adware

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adware

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฟๅ‘Š่ฝฏไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adware

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ adware

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adware

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช adware

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adware

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adware

Etymology

The term 'adware' is a blend of 'advertising' and 'software' and originated in the late 1990s with the rise of online advertising. Adware has evolved over the years to become more sophisticated and sometimes intrusive, leading to concerns about user privacy and security.

See also: admit, ado.