Linker vs. Software

Linkernoun

That which links.

Linkernoun

(compilation) a computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

Linkernoun

(genetics) A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

Linkernoun

(grammar) A word that serves to link other elements.

Linkernoun

A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Linkerverb

(genetics) To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

Softwarenoun

(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

Softwarenoun

(military) The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.

Softwarenoun

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory;

Software

Software is a collection of instructions and data that tell a computer how to work. This is in contrast to physical hardware, from which the system is built and actually performs the work.