In plain English
This means the license is active now, not just listed or stored. The software recognizes that license as valid for use.
In context
Here, "Activated" reports that the software's license is currently active and recognized as valid for use with that software.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- reports that the software is currently activated
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not show whether the software is up to date, compatible, or installed correctly.
Examples
“The account listed three licenses, but only one was activated for the software.”
“On the replacement computer, the same software license is still activated.”