Meaning of source control | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A technology that handles access to computer files containing source code so that several users can work on the files without interfering with each other's changes.
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2. Measures applied to the source of an infection to reduce further contamination and spread.
   uncountable
3. Measures applied to potentially-infected people that reduce their chances of infecting others.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“But the opposite concern also exists: egress, or transmission of particles from the wearer to the outside world. Historically, much less research has been conducted on egress, but controlling it—also known as “source control”—is crucial to stopping the person-to-person spread of a disease. Obviously, society-wide source control becomes very important during a pandemic.”

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