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Detailed Synonyms for antivirus software in English

antivirus software:

antivirus software [the ~] noun

  1. the antivirus software
    – A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected. 1
    the antimalware program; the antivirus program; the antivirus software; the AV; the anti-malware software; the anti-malware program; the antimalware software
    – A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected. 1

Related Definitions for "antivirus software":

  1. A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected.1

Related Synonyms for antivirus software