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repository
/rɪˈpɒz.ɪˌtɔːr.i/
[/rɪˈpɒz.ɪˌtɔːr.i/]
central storage
Advancednoun
Definition
A central place where data, code, or documents are stored and managed.
Example
All the source code lives in a single repository that the whole team can access.
All the source code lives in a single repository that the whole team can access.
Etymology
From Latin 'repositorium' (storehouse); the software sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in software development and data management.