warmware

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noun

Humans, i.e. the users of technologies, as opposed to the hardware, software or firmware.

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Meanings

nounwarmware (uncountable)
  1. uncountableHumans, i.e. the users of technologies, as opposed to the hardware, software or firmware.

    I have moved to Silicon Valley to gain real-time, warmware access to heroes of a truly virtual community.

    1986, Bernard Mergen, Cultural dimensions of play, games, and sport
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    Warmware are the teachers, learners, and users of languages and technologies. We realize the advantages that computers bring...

    1987, Language monthly

    Where a simpler version would have served the application well, a new, more complex version is offered, requiring more warmware (customer support personnel)...

    2007, Marc A Annacchino, The pursuit of new product development: the business development process

Origin

From warm + -ware.

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APA

warmware. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warmware

MLA

“warmware.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warmware. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “warmware,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warmware.

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