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Adjective open-source has 1 sense
  1. open-source - of or relating to or being computer software for which the source code is freely available

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open-source

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: relating to or denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and can be modified and redistributed.

Sample Sentence 1: The open-source nature of the software has allowed developers from around the world to collaborate and improve its functionality.

Sample Sentence 2: Many open-source projects have gained popularity due to the active contributions of a large community of developers.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: a philosophy or practice of making program source code available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute, usually with minimal restrictions.

Sample Sentence 1: The open-source movement has revolutionized the software industry by promoting transparency and collaboration.

Sample Sentence 2: The company follows an open-source approach, allowing users to access and customize their software.

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