resource
Americannoun
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a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.
- Synonyms:
- service, help, assistance, support, aid
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resources, the collective wealth of a country or its means of producing wealth.
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Usually resources money, or any property that can be converted into money; assets.
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Often resources an available means afforded by the mind or one's personal capabilities.
to have resource against loneliness.
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an action or measure to which one may have recourse in an emergency; expedient.
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capability in dealing with a situation or in meeting difficulties.
a woman of resource.
- Synonyms:
- ingenuity, adaptability
noun
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capability, ingenuity, and initiative; quick-wittedness
a man of resource
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(often plural) a source of economic wealth, esp of a country (mineral, land, labour, etc) or business enterprise (capital, equipment, personnel, etc)
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a supply or source of aid or support; something resorted to in time of need
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a means of doing something; expedient
Other Word Forms
- resourceless adjective
- resourcelessness noun
Etymology
Origin of resource
First recorded in 1640–50; from French ressource, Old French ressourse, noun derivative of resourdre “to rise up,” from Latin resurgere, equivalent to re- re- + surgere “to rise up, lift”; resurge, source
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Injured survivors have been taken to local health centres that have limited resources, another humanitarian source said.
From Barron's
Personal resources such as strong social support, a sense of control, and positive attitudes toward aging can help reduce stress and protect well-being.
From Science Daily
The burden falls mainly on women, children and farmers in rural communities, where health systems are weakest and medical resources limited.
From BBC
Saba Waheed, director of the center, said the institution produces “know your rights” materials and other resources for local groups assisting immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times
Balochistan is also the richest Pakistani province in terms of natural resources, including gas and minerals.
From BBC
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