Adware: meaning, definitions and examples

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adware

[ ˈædˌwɛər ]

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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

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:

🇵🇹 adware

🇮🇳 एडवेयर

🇩🇪 Adware

🇮🇩 adware

🇺🇦 adware

🇵🇱 adware

🇯🇵 アドウェア

🇫🇷 adware

🇪🇸 adware

🇹🇷 adware

🇰🇷 애드웨어

🇸🇦 برمجيات إعلانية

🇨🇿 adware

🇸🇰 adware

🇨🇳 广告软件

🇸🇮 adware

🇮🇸 adware

🇰🇿 adware

🇬🇪 adware

🇦🇿 adware

🇲🇽 adware

Word origin

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.