software package
software package — noun
1. A group of related computer programs that are sold together as one product to he
A group of related computer programs that are sold together as one product to help users perform specific tasks, such as editing documents, handling accounts, or designing graphics.
Ari bought a new software package for editing videos on his laptop.
software package for + gerund (purpose)
The school installed an educational software package to help students learn math and science.
install an educational software package
Before you buy a software package, check that it works with your operating system.
Eliska's company uses an accounting software package to manage payroll and expenses.
Diya found that the design software package included tools for drawing and photo editing.
- software suite
more formal term, often used for professional or enterprise-level collections (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- application suite
emphasises the user-facing programs rather than the underlying code
- program bundle
less common; stresses that the programs are sold together as a set