Antivirensoftware

antivirus software

noun an-tee-VEE-ren-zoft-vah-reh Rare

Usage Note

Antivirensoftware scans for and removes computer viruses and malware. In Germany, products like Avira or ESET are popular Antivirensoftware brands; Virenschutzprogramm is a near-synonym.

Examples

"Eine aktuelle Antivirensoftware sollte auf jedem Windows-PC installiert sein."

Natural Translation

Up-to-date antivirus software should be installed on every Windows PC.

Literal Translation

A current antivirus-software should on every Windows-PC installed be.

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