computer software computer software /kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsɔːftwɛər/

noun

1. (computing) written programs, procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory  ( computer software , package , software , software package , software program , software system )
   (computing) written programs, procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
    The market for software is expected to expand
   the market for software is expected to expand
   
   

 malt malt /ˈmɔlt/

noun

1. A cereal grain (usually barley) that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water; used especially in brewing and distilling  ( malt )
   a cereal grain (usually barley) that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water; used especially in brewing and distilling
    Many brewers credit the quality of their malt for the distinct flavor of their beer.
   Many brewers credit the quality of their malt for the distinct flavor of their beer.
   
   
2. A lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer  ( malt , malt liquor )
   a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer
   
   
3. A milkshake made with malt powder  ( malt , malted , malted milk )
   a milkshake made with malt powder
   
   

verb

1. Convert into malt  ( malt )
   convert into malt
   
2. Convert grain into malt  ( malt )
   convert grain into malt
   
3. Turn into malt, become malt  ( malt )
   turn into malt, become malt
   
4. Treat with malt or malt extract  ( malt )
   treat with malt or malt extract
    Malt beer
   malt beer
   

 geometric progression geometric progression /ˌʤiːəˈmɛtrɪk prəˈgreʃən/

noun

1. (mathematics) a progression in which each term is multiplied by a constant in order to obtain the next term  ( geometric progression )
   (mathematics) a progression in which each term is multiplied by a constant in order to obtain the next term
    1-4-16-64-256- is the start of a geometric progression
   1-4-16-64-256- is the start of a geometric progression
   
   

 sticking plaster sticking plaster /ˈstɪkɪŋ ˈplæstər/

noun

1. [British] Adhesive tape used in dressing wounds  ( adhesive plaster , plaster , sticking plaster [British] )
   adhesive tape used in dressing wounds