open-source

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌoʊpənˈsɔːrs

Definition

Software that provides its underlying source code to the public, allowing anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute it freely.

Examples

• The company decided to make their new data analysis tool open-source to encourage community contributions.

• Many developers prefer open-source operating systems because they offer greater transparency and security.

• By adopting an open-source model, the startup was able to fix bugs much faster than their competitors.

How to Use open-source

open-source software (collocation)

The standard noun phrase used to refer to these programs. — "We rely heavily on open-source software to run our servers."

go open-source (collocation)

The act of changing a project from private to public. — "The developers decided to go open-source after the funding ran out."

Synonyms of open-source

Words with a similar meaning to open-source:

• free
• accessible
• collaborative
• transparent

Antonyms of open-source

Words with the opposite meaning to open-source:

• proprietary
• closed-source

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