ˌanti-ˈvirus ˌsoftware (
also ˌanti-ˈvirus ˌprogram)
 noun [uncountable] a type of 
software that looks for and removes 
viruses in programs and documents on your computer: 
 You need to update your anti-virus software regularly.
 You need to update your anti-virus software regularly.  [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲