noun

antivirus

antivirus, antivirus software

You should install antivirus on your computer.

You should install antivirus on your computer.

My antivirus detected a threat.

My antivirus detected a threat.

install/run/update ((antivirus)) refers to antivirus software You should install antivirus on your computer.

Synonyms: security software, malware protection

From the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'virus'.

Think 'anti-virus'. This noun refers specifically to the software that protects your computer from viruses.

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