opensoftware

noun

UK /ˈəʊpən ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈoʊpən ˈsɔːftwer/

Open software is computer code that anyone can look at, change, and share for free.

The school uses open software so students can learn how it works.

SYNONYMS

free software open-source software public software shared code

RELATED WORDS

source code license programmer community download

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software whose source code is available for anyone to study and improve.

Developers around the world improve open software together.

3. A program that does not cost money to use.

She installed open software on her laptop instead of buying an expensive app.

4. A way of making software where many people work together openly.

Open software lets a big team fix bugs quickly.