version control system

noun
UK /ˈvɜːʃən kənˈtrəʊl ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˈvɜːrʒən kənˈtroʊl ˈsɪstəm/

A tool that keeps track of every change made to files so you can go back to older versions.

Our team uses a version control system to save and share changes to the code.

SYNONYMS

source control systemrevision control systemcode management systemchange tracking system

RELATED WORDS

repositorycommitbranchmergecheckout

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A software tool that records changes to a set of files over time.

Git is a popular version control system for software projects.

3. A system for managing multiple drafts or editions of documents.

The writers used a version control system to track edits to the manual.

4. A method for coordinating work among several people editing the same files.

A version control system prevents team members from overwriting each other's work.