"demoware" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demo + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|demo|-ware|id2=software}} demo + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demoware (uncountable)
  1. (computing) A cut-down demonstration version of a computer program so that it can be tried before purchase. Wikipedia link: demoware Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Translations (computer program): Demoware [feminine] (German), programa de demonstração [masculine] (Portuguese), programa demonstrativo [masculine] (Portuguese)

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