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An abbreviated version of a software application that is either bundled with a new computer or freely available from a website. The lite version (light version) may have limited functionality or be supported by advertisements, or both. Lite versions typically have no tech support.

Light can be a noun, where it refers to the wave or particle that enables vision and photosynthesis, or an adjective, where it means not heavy or not somber. Lite is usually an adjective or part of a brand name, and is usually used to describe a low calorie or low fat version of a different product.

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one of less than average weight specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs compare featherweight, welterweight. 2 : one of little consequence or ability a political lightweight.

Lite should be reserved only for informal writing, when describing a lighter-weight or less complex version of something (usually a product, such as mayonnaise, soda, or an app). However, in formal writing, you should always use light, unless lite is part of a brand name or other proper noun (like Miller Lite).

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : light entry 4 sense 9a lite beer lite salad dressing. 2 : diminished or lacking in substance or seriousness lite news specifically : being an innocuous or unthreatening version often used postpositively it is film noir lite James Greenberg.

Word forms: lightweights Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type. ... lightweight denim. Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete.

First, for the majority of meanings, light is the proper spelling; second, for a particular meaning (e.g., describing low-calorie foods), the spelling lite is a variant of the standard light; and third, for another particular meaning (something lacking in substance or threat), lite is the proper spelling.

Lite is an informal variant of light, usually used as an adverb meaning containing less of an ingredient, or being less complex. Being an informal word, lite shouldn't be used instead of light in formal writing.

When an object is lightweight, it weighs much less than other similar objects. A person is a lightweight if they can't handle much if you get full after a small meal, big eaters might refer to you as a lightweight. Break lightweight apart light + weight and you see its definition right there in its root words.