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warez

/ˈwɛərz/ /ˈwɑːrz/

Meanings
noun
(leet) Software that is illegally obtained or distributed.

Examples :

"He got a virus after downloading warez from a shady website. "
computing internet technology law media

Related Words

Illustration admitted

admitted verb

/ədˈmɪtɪd/

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

"A ticket admits one into a playhouse."

Illustration younger

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

Illustration distributed

distributed verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration downloading

downloading verb

/daʊnˈləʊdɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/

To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

"You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration obtain

obtain verb

/əbˈteɪn/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"To obtain a library card, you need to show a photo ID. "

Illustration illegally

illegally adverb

/ɪˈliːɡəli/

In a manner contrary to law.

"He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant."

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

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

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

Illustration afford

afford verb

/əˈfɔːd/ /əˈfoɹd/

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."

Illustration obtained

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

Illustration website

website noun

/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/

A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

"My brother uses the school's website to check his grades. "

Illustration authorship

authorship noun

/ˈɔθərˌʃɪp/ /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

"The student's careful research and original writing clearly demonstrated his authorship of the essay. "