resource
resource Lexical Profile
resource Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, or other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
"The university library is an invaluable resource for students conducting historical research."
A country's collective means of support or wealth, such as land, water, minerals, or timber, that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
"Clean freshwater is a vital natural resource that must be conserved for future generations."
An action, strategy, or personal inner capability that may be adopted in adverse circumstances to overcome difficulties.
"During the unexpected power outage, her quick thinking and inner resource kept everyone calm."
• verb
To provide a person, department, or project with the money, materials, or staff necessary to function effectively.
"The school board voted to adequately resource the new science laboratories before the fall semester."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from French ressource, a noun derivative of the Old French verb resourdre ('to rise again, spring up anew'), from Latin resurgere.