which is software that directly operates the computer hardware, to provide basic functionality needed by users and other software, and to provide a platform for running application software. System software includes:
Definition of ASSOCIATIVE. 1. : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2. : dependent on or acquired by association or learning. 3.
Definition of analysis for English Language Learners. : 1  a careful study of something to learn about its parts, what they do, and how they are related to each other. : 2  an explanation of the nature and meaning of something.