Open source — hyphenate or not?
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Which is correct?
Open source describes any software whose source code is in the public domain or that is copyrighted and distributed under an ______________.
a. open source license
b. open-source license
Answer: b
Explanation:
Because open-source is an adjective here, it should be hyphenated.
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