Processes, procedures & operating systems · Core
Version control
Also called: source control, revision control
ELI5
Tracking and managing changes to documents, code or configurations.
Used in conversation
“How are we defining version control in this deck?”
Pitch context
You will see “Version control” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches processes, procedures & operating systems.
Why it matters: In processes, procedures & operating systems, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16