Definitions for resource
ˈri sɔrs, -soʊrs, -zɔrs, -zoʊrs; rɪˈsɔrs, -ˈsoʊrs, -ˈzɔrs, -ˈzoʊrsre·source

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 7 votes

1. resourcenoun

   available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

2. resourcenoun

   a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed

   "the local library is a valuable resource"

3. resource, resourcefulness, imaginationnoun

   the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems

   "a man of resource"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 4 votes

1. resourcenoun

   Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

2. resourcenoun

   A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

   a man/woman of resource

3. resourceverb

   To supply with resources

4. Etymology: From resource, from resourdre, from resurgere. See resourd, resurgent, source.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Resourcenoun

   Some new or unexpected means that offer; resort; expedient.

   Etymology: ressource, Fr. Stephen Skinner derives it from resoudre, Fr. to spring up.

   Pallas view’d
   His foes pursuing, and his friends pursu’d;
   Us’d threatnings, mix’d with pray’ers, his last resource;
   With these to move their minds, with those to fire their force. Dryden.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. resource

   A resource is any material, object, substance, or capability that can be used to fulfill a need, solve a problem, or achieve a goal. Resources can be tangible, such as natural resources like water or minerals, or intangible, such as knowledge or skills. They can be renewable or non-renewable and may require varying degrees of effort, time, or investment to acquire, utilize, or manage effectively. Resources are typically allocated and distributed to meet the demands and requirements of individuals, organizations, or societies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Resourcenoun

   that to which one resorts orr on which one depends for supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient

2. Resourcenoun

   pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can be converted into supplies; available means or capabilities of any kind

WikidataRate this definition:3.4 / 7 votes

1. Resource

   A resource is a source or supply from which benefit is produced. Typically resources are materials, money, services, staff, or other assets that are transformed to produce benefit and in the process may be consumed or made unavailable. Benefits of resource utilization may include increased wealth, meeting needs or wants, proper functioning of a system, or enhanced well being. From a human perspective a natural resource is anything obtained from the environment to satisfy human needs and wants. From a broader biological or ecological perspective a resource satisfies the needs of a living organism. The concept of resources has been applied in diverse realms, including with respect to economics, biology, computer science, land management, and human resources, and is linked to the concepts of competition, sustainability, conservation, and stewardship. In application within human society, commercial or non-commercial factors require resource allocation through resource management. Resources have three main characteristics: utility, limited availability, and potential for depletion or consumption. Resources have been variously categorized as biotic versus abiotic, renewable versus non-renewable, and potential versus actual, along with more elaborate classifications.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Resource

   re-sōrs′, n. a source of help: an expedient: (pl.) means of raising money: means of any kind: funds.—adj. Resource′ful, shifty.—n. Resource′fulness.—adj. Resource′less. [O. Fr. resource—resourdre—L. resurgĕre, to rise again.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. resource

   Expedient. A good seaman is ever a man of resources.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. resource

   A type of natural matter or energy that has the capacity to create a form of power

   Natural resources include wind power, solar farms, tide power, hybrid solar power and hydroelectric power

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 26, 2020  

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   resource

   An item of support to use for a just and fair purpose.

   The company and society had an ethical responsibility to use its resource wisely.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 13, 2020  

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   resource

   People who work together as a united team.

   The company knew it only had a business as the employees worked efficiently to provide their goods, products and deliveries to their customers.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Asset
   • Assets
   • Ingenuity

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resource' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4225

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resource' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3485

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resource' in Nouns Frequency: #341

Anagrams for resource »

1. recourse

How to pronounce resource?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of resource in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of resource in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of resource in a Sentence

1. The Navy:

   The observed changes in the Arctic region climate and the reduced extent of summer ice reveal the potential for the Arctic Ocean to become a more viable route of international shipping over the coming decades. Opportunities exists for infrastructure development and commercial investment, resource exploitation, fishing and tourism.

2. Andrea Canaan:

   It's as if we think liberation a fixed quantity, that there is only so much to go around. That an individual or community is liberated at the expense of another When we view liberation as a scarce resource, something only a precious few of us can have, we stifle our potential, our creativity, our genius for living, learning and growing.

3. Frank Reich:

   Brian has the toughness and accuracy we look for in a quarterback and hes been in offensive systems that are similar to ours, he has a tremendous amount of experience and is a proven leader. Brians knowledge will be a valuable resource in supporting Jacoby and the team on and off the field. Were excited to have him here.

4. Serena Haire:

   Milo is a great resource for our special kids and he gives an opportunity for them that they might not have otherwise to build those communication skills and those social skills to help them be the best they can be.

5. Hiroyuki Sakaida:

   The top five trading firms may write down a total of about 630 billion yen in net impairment losses on their resource assets this business year, their spending on upstream assets will be shrinking.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=resource
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Resource
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=resource
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resource
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=resource
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=resource
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=resource