vendor-controlled
|ven/dor-con/trolled|
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/ˈvɛndər kənˈtroʊld/
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/ˈvɛndə kənˈtrəʊld/
managed by vendor
Etymology
'vendor-controlled' originates from the combination of 'vendor' and 'controlled', where 'vendor' refers to a seller or supplier and 'controlled' means managed or regulated.
'vendor' comes from the Latin word 'vendere', meaning 'to sell', and 'controlled' comes from the Old French 'contreroller', meaning 'to check or regulate'.
Initially, 'vendor-controlled' referred to any system or process managed by a seller, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or regulated by a vendor, typically referring to systems, processes, or products that are under the control or influence of a vendor.
The software is vendor-controlled, meaning updates and changes are managed by the supplier.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 02:08