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bloatware

/ˈbloʊtˌweɪr/ noun · British & US
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What does bloatware mean?

noun

Software that is pre-installed on a device and is often unnecessary or of little use to the user, taking up storage space and potentially slowing down the device.

Example

"The new smartphone came with a lot of bloatware that the user had to uninstall to free up space."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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