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version-control
/ˈvɜːr.ʒən kənˈtroʊl/
[/ˈvɜːr.ʒən kənˈtroʊl/]
tracking code changes
Advancednoun
Definition
A system that records changes to files over time so specific versions can be recalled.
Example
Version control let us roll back to a stable release after the bug appeared.
Version control let us roll back to a stable release after the bug appeared.
Etymology
A compound of 'version' and 'control', from software-engineering practice.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in software development and collaborative writing.