Shareware (Noun)
Meaning
Software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company released a shareware version of their popular game that included limited levels and features.
- Before purchasing the full version of the word processor, she downloaded the shareware to evaluate its capabilities.
- Shareware was prevalent during the early days of personal computers, allowing users to try out software before deciding to buy.
- He was cautious about spending money on new software and preferred trying out shareware demos first.
- The development team offered their software as shareware, offering users an option to upgrade and unlock advanced features for a small fee.