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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Measures applied to the source of an infection to reduce further contamination and spread.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Measures applied to potentially-infected people that reduce their chances of infecting others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: public health
Topics: epidemiology, medicine, sciences
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History
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