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committer

/kəˈmɪtər/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who has permission and authorization to make commits (apply code changes) to a software project's version control repository.

Example Sentences:
  • The open-source project welcomed three new committers to help maintain the core repository.
  • Only designated committers can merge pull requests into the main branch.
2.noun

Someone who commits or perpetrates an act, typically a crime or wrongdoing.

Example Sentences:
  • The authorities are still searching for the committer of the financial fraud.
  • A committer of such a serious offense must face legal consequences.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'commit' (from Latin 'committere', meaning 'to bring together, connect, entrust') with the agent suffix '-er' added, shifting in modern digital contexts to refer to someone who writes and saves changes to a software version control system.

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Think of a 'commit-ter' as a person who is committed to submitting code.

Frequently Asked Questions About “committer

1. What is the meaning of “committer” in English?

In English, committer (noun) is defined as: “A person who has permission and authorization to make commits (apply code changes) to a software project's version control repository.”.

2. How do you use “committer” in a sentence?

The open-source project welcomed three new committers to help maintain the core repository.

3. What are English synonyms of “committer”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “committer”?

Derived from the verb 'commit' (from Latin 'committere', meaning 'to bring together, connect, entrust') with the agent suffix '-er' added, shifting in modern digital contexts to refer to someone who writes and saves changes to a software version control system.