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Definition of software generated by Gemini: Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. It is the opposite of hardware, which is the physical components of a computer. Software can be either system software or application software. System software controls the basic functions of a computer, such as managing memory and input/output devices. Application software is used to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or playing games.

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