sourcing

[sawr-sing, sohr-]

noun

Economics.

1. the buying of components of a product from an outside supplier, often one located abroad.

   Foreign sourcing in the auto industry has eliminated jobs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sourcing¹

source + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Of the four assistants, "Gemini performed worst with significant issues in 76 percent of responses, more than double the other assistants, largely due to its poor sourcing performance".

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The White House announced a $3 billion deal with Australia to diversify critical mineral sourcing away from China.

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Anderson said the company denies allegations of forced labor in Brazil and is committed to ethical sourcing.

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Beijing is likely to stress domestic sourcing as it tries to become less reliant on the U.S. and others, especially for the semiconductor supply chain.

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Most tech titans would be happy to trade their DIY sourcing for the ability to plug into the electric grid.

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