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shareware

[ shair-wair ]

noun

Computers.
  1. software distributed without initial charge but for which the user is encouraged to pay a nominal fee to cover support for continued use.


shareware

/ ˈʃɛəˌ·Éɛə /

noun

  1. computing software available to all users without the need for a licence and for which a token fee is requested
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The company was built on a shareware model, encouraging users to download antiviral software for free and pay later.

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Our experience was more consuming shareware, you know, games where it was “try before you buy.â€

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