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Tech
Open Source
OH-pen SORS
/ˈoʊpən sɔːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Opensource
Dictionary meaning
Software whose source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.
Examples
- Linux is the world's most widely deployed open-source operating system.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on 'o' and 'source'.
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