Meaning & use
antivirus
Software designed to detect, block, and remove malicious programs from a computer.
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She installed antivirus software after her laptop started running unusually slowly.
The company requires every employee's device to run updated antivirus protection.
A note on using this word
Antivirus software must be updated regularly to recognize newly created threats.
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