Engineering English
Commit
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A recorded snapshot of changes saved to a version control repository, together with a message describing what was modified and why.
Example in context
“He wrote a clear message for each commit so reviewers could understand exactly why the configuration files had been changed.”
“İnceleyenlerin yapılandırma dosyalarının neden değiştirildiğini tam olarak anlayabilmesi için her commit'e açık bir mesaj yazdı.”
Where engineers use it
Central to daily version control workflow; engineers create commits to save logical units of work, write messages that document intent, and later use commit history to locate when a defect was introduced.
Practice: can you use “Commit” at work?
A teammate bundled a bug fix, a refactor, and formatting changes into one huge commit. Explain how you would split the work and why smaller commits help.
Show a model answer
“Make a small commit with a message that explains the change.”
“Commit” in 21 languages
| English | Commit |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Commit |
| French | Commit |
| German | Commit |
| Spanish | Commit |
| Chinese | 提交 |
| Arabic | إيداع التغييرات |
| Portuguese | Commit |
| Russian | Коммит |
| Japanese | コミット |
| Italian | Commit |
| Vietnamese | Commit |
| Hindi | कमिट |
| Thai | คอมมิต |
| Indonesian | Commit |
| Korean | 커밋 |
| Bengali | কমিট |
| Dutch | Commit |
| Swedish | Commit |
| Finnish | Commit |
| Ukrainian | Коміт |
Frequently asked questions
What does Commit mean in engineering?
A recorded snapshot of changes saved to a version control repository, together with a message describing what was modified and why. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Commit?
Commit is pronounced /kəˈmɪt/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Commit used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “He wrote a clear message for each commit so reviewers could understand exactly why the configuration files had been changed.”
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