shareware

/ˌʃɛərˈwɛər/
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Definitions of shareware
  1. noun
    software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.
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    type of:
    computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system
    (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
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