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Princeton's WordNet
open-sourceadjective
of or relating to or being computer software for which the source code is freely available
Wiktionary
open-sourceverb
To release the source code of.
open-sourceadjective
Of, or relating to a product which is licensed to permit modifications and redistribution of its source code.
Linux is an open-source operating system
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open-source
Open-source refers to a type of software or program whose source code is available to the public for use, modification, or distribution. This means that the programming instructions are openly shared so individuals, communities or businesses can improve on or adapt the software to their own needs. Often, this collaborative approach leads to enhanced software reliability, quality, and transparency.
Editors Contribution
open-source
To release or share the source code as goodwill for the collective freedom of humanity.
Many software creators create open-source software to ensure it is accessible to everyone.
Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of open-source in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of open-source in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of open-source in a Sentence
Open-source software suffers from chronic underinvestment in security, much like most private companies, today's threats like Log4j represent the global frontier of complexity this board is poised to analyze to the benefit of all.
No matter what happens, the Android Community does not have any legal right to block any company from accessing its open-source license.
We are monitoring all kinds of reports, open source reports, formal reporting. It is certainly of concern, the posture, so as far as being able to talk about any validity or verification I'm not going to do that.
For a highly complex system like flying cars, the success highly depends on the integration of multidisciplinary knowledge and experiences, our unique advantage is that we, as a nonprofit, volunteer organization, encourage open-source collaborations.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has made Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Climate Mission plan an open source document, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's pleased to see Senator Warren taking up major elements of Senator Warren plan, washington Gov. Jay Inslee is particularly impressed that Senator Warren is adopting Senator Warren aggressive targets to reach 100 % clean energy in electricity, cars and buildings, ending coal power, and making a commitment to investing in good, union jobs and a just transition for front-line communities.
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