groupware

[ groop-wair ]

noun

, Computers.

1. software that allows users on a network to work together and communicate effectively:

   Our company uses groupware to share files, databases, calendars, and email.

groupware

/ ˈɡruːpˌwɛə /

noun

1. software that enables computers within a group or organization to work together, allowing users to exchange electronic-mail messages, access shared files and databases, use video conferencing, etc

groupware

1. Software that permits multiple users at separate work stations to share information. An example of groupware is Lotus® Notes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of groupware¹

First recorded in 1980–85; group + -ware

Example Sentences

We had a general idea that we wanted to create private groupware that would be a Swiss army knife of functions — Dropbox, social networks, and work-related activities.

From Forbes

"ON Technology" is Kapor's software company, which currently specializes in "groupware" for the Apple Macintosh computer.

From Project Gutenberg

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