Home›Browse›S›software-basedsoftware-basedOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutessoftware-basedsoftware-based — adjectiveadjective1. Relying on or implemented through software rather than hardware.1.adjectiveDefinitionRelying on or implemented through software rather than hardware.ExampleThe new system is software-based, so it can be updated easily.