open source
"Open source" refers to software whose source code is made publicly available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute, promoting transparency and collaboration.
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Definition
B2Software Development
(technical, general)A model where the source code is accessible to the public for use, modification, and distribution.
Example
- Linux is an example of open source software that anyone can modify and share.
C1Espionage
(technical, specialized)Information available to the public and accessible by anyone.
Example
- The report was based on open source intelligence gathered from public databases.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "open source":
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