Change control is a term used to describe the processes and procedures used to manage changes within a system or organization. Synonyms for change control include change management, version control, configuration management, and alteration control. All of these terms are used to describe the process of making changes to a system or organization in a controlled and organized manner. Change management is the most commonly used synonym, and refers to the overall process of managing changes to a system or organization. Version control and configuration management are more specific terms that refer to managing changes to software or hardware. Alteration control is a more general term that can be used to describe any process of making changes to an organization.