source code

[sawrs kohd]

noun

Computers.

1. program instructions written in a programming language that is readable by humans and that must be converted to machine language before being executed.

source code

noun

1. computing the original form of a computer program before it is converted into a machine-readable code

source code

1. Code written by a programmer in a high-level language and readable by people but not computers. Source code must be converted to object code or machine language by a compiler before a computer can read or execute the program.

2. Compare object code

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, his account of how he realized that layering hyperlinks could “connect everyone” and why he chose to keep his source code open to the public is truly fascinating.

From Los Angeles Times

But the company alleges Rothholz instead rebranded, changing his online name to “Joker,” giving the source code of “Lergware” to other developers and working on a new cheat.

From Los Angeles Times

Their algorithms, source codes, and data flows are controlled by powerful corporations whose interests rarely align with those of the broader global populace.

From Salon

The software developer has archived hundreds of reels of open source code here, which are the building blocks underpinning computer operating systems, software, websites and apps.

From BBC

Ms Martin says she received a business plan from ConvrtX and eventually raw source codes for her website and app, though she says these were unusable and incomplete.

From BBC