groupware
|group-ware|
B2
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/ˈɡruːpˌwɛr/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡruːpˌweə/
collaborative software
Etymology
Etymology Information
'groupware' originates from the combination of 'group' and 'software', where 'group' refers to a collection of people and 'software' refers to computer programs.
Historical Evolution
'groupware' was coined in the late 20th century as a term to describe software that facilitates group collaboration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'software for group collaboration,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
software designed to help people work together as a group, often over a network.
The company implemented groupware to improve team collaboration.
Synonyms
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