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NALT Full

Preferred term

computer software

Type

Topic

Definition

A complete set of instructions which cause an electronic computer to perform a set task. Several computer programs may operate together to form a computer system.
Source: Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

computer science

Narrower concepts

expert systems

Related concepts

Synonyms

computer languages
computer programmes
computer programming
computer programs
computer programs and programming

In other languages

programas de computadores

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28433

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