application software

US /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn ˈsɔːftwer/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn ˈsɔːftwer/
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software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user

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Word processors and web browsers are examples of application software.
Most of the work on a computer is done using application software.