source code
noun
: a computer program in its original programming language (such as FORTRAN or C) before translation into object code usually by a compiler
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Within days of his appointment, and apparently after receiving minimal, if any, training regarding the handling of sensitive government information (beyond being instructed to maintain the information on his BFS laptop), Elez was given full access to system source codes.
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ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Today’s foundational models weren’t trained on your company’s documents, databases or source code.
—Ben Jones, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Open-source software generally refers to software in which the source code is made freely available on the web for possible modification and redistribution.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
License plate readers: An article in the April 10 Section A said the license plate reader company Flock Safety is giving away source code for free to police departments.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Today’s foundational models weren’t trained on your company’s documents, databases or source code.
—Ben Jones, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Open-source software generally refers to software in which the source code is made freely available on the web for possible modification and redistribution.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
License plate readers: An article in the April 10 Section A said the license plate reader company Flock Safety is giving away source code for free to police departments.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for source code
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“Source code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/source%20code. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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