adware
Use Adware in a sentence noun Computers.
1.
software that displays advertisements and is integrated into another program offered at no charge or at low cost.
2.
a type of spyware that gathers information about an Internet user's browsing habits and displays targeted or contextual advertisements.
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| 1. | a type of computer software that collects information about a user's browsing patterns in order to display relevant advertisements in his or her Web browser |
| 2. | computer software that is given to a user with advertisements already embedded |
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Adware
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| Main Entry: | adware1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a software application in which advertisements are displayed while the program is running, esp. in pop-up windows or banners, and which often is installed without the user's knowledge or consent; also called advertising-supported software |
| Etymology: | 2000-05 |
| Main Entry: | adware2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a form of spyware that collects information about the computer user's online behavior in order to display targeted advertisements in the Web browser |
| Etymology: | 2000-05 |
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Computing Dictionary
adware definition
softwareAny kind of software which is distributed free of charge along with advertisements that are either placed on the web site from which the software is distributed or displayed by the program while it is running.
Nagware might be considered a special case of adware where the program tries to persuade the user to buy a license for the program itself.
(2007-11-20)
Example sentences
How to recognize and remove spyware, adware and viruses, as well as tips to prevent them from infecting your computer.
Spyware and adware can interfere with the catalog website.
The company insists the app is neither spyware nor adware, but it can still slow your computer down.
Defendants engaged in false advertising to lure consumers into downloading spyware and adware on their computers.
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