software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc, Copyrighted software that is available free of charge on a trial basis, usually with the condition that users pay a fee for continued use and support, computing A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience
The state of being available; suitableness for the accomplishment of a given purpose; capability of advantageous use or employment_ as, the availability of a candidate for office, or of a proposed method, The quality of being available, the quality of being at hand when needed
In or at the present position or condition, Toward or to a different state or condition, Toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time; forward, preposition_ Concerning and to the disadvantage of, Used to indicate availability by means of, Used to indicate a substance that is the cause of an addiction, a habit, or an altered state of consciousness