As a noun shareware
is (computing) a type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
As an adjective licensed is
(of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).
As a verb licensed is
(
license).
shareware English
Noun
(-)
(computing) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
Related terms
* abandonware
* adware
* baitware
* censorware
* crippleware
* demoware
* donationware
* freeware
* postcardware
* spyware
* trialware
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licensed English
Adjective
( -)
(of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority)
- Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.
# (of a shop or restaurant) allowed to sell alcohol
- The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking.
(of an activity) authorized by licence
- Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river.
# (of a product) based on an existing piece of intellectual property and sold under licence.
- Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed.
Derived terms
* licensed victualler
Related terms
* eligible
* qualified
Antonyms
* unlicensed
Verb
(head)
(license)
Anagrams
*
*
See also
* licenced
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