versiontracking

noun

UK /ˈvɜːʃən ˌtrækɪŋ/

US /ˈvɜːrʒən ˌtrækɪŋ/

Keeping a list of all the changes made to something over time.

The team uses version tracking to see who changed the file last.

SYNONYMS

version control change tracking revision tracking history logging

RELATED WORDS

software revision backup changelog repository

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A system that records each saved copy of a document or program.

Version tracking saved us when the new code broke the app.

3. The practice of numbering releases of a product so users know what is new.

Good version tracking helps customers know which update they have.

4. A feature in apps that lets you undo or compare older edits.

The writing app's version tracking shows every draft from last week.