Meaning of the word "open source" in English
What does "open source" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
open source
US /ˌoʊ.pən ˈsɔːrs/
UK /ˌəʊ.pən ˈsɔːs/
Adjective
denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified
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Linux is a well-known open source operating system.
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The company decided to release the project as open source software.
Noun
software for which the original source code is made freely available
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Many developers prefer open source because of its transparency.
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The movement for open source has changed the tech industry.