Open-source
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊpən ˌsɔːs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Open-source is an adjective meaning (by extension) Describing any product whose composition or method of manufacturing is public knowledge and not proprietary.
Meaning
(by extension) Describing any product whose composition or method of manufacturing is public knowledge and not proprietary.
More Meanings
- (espionage) Relying on publicly available information (open sources).
- (transitive, computing) To release the source code of, so as to permit modification and redistribution.
- (software) Of or relating to software where the source code is freely available and licensed in a manner that permits modification and redistribution.
Example Sentences
open-source cola
open-source hardware
open-source intelligence
Linux is an open-source operating system.
Word Forms
- opensource
- open-sources
- open-sourcing
- open-sourced
Antonyms for open-source
Common opposites include closed-source.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include software, open, free-living, free, source-available, closed source.
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