Definitions for resources
re·sources

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1. Resources

   In business-speak people are described as resources. As in "we need more resources on that" or "that project is under-resourced, cant we get more resources on that?". Rarely do business types mention the individuals who are doing the actual lifting of heavy objects.

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1. resources

   The forces, materiel, and other assets or capabilities apportioned or allocated to the commander of a unified or specified command.

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1. resources

   Plural noun of resource.

   The company utilized a proportionate amount of resources to start up its new operations in the Middle East.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 11, 2016  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resources' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #949

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resources' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1226

Anagrams for resources »

1. recourses

How to pronounce resources?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say resources in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of resources in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of resources in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of resources in a Sentence

1. Vladimir Putin:

   We are talking about hundreds of militants there, thousands when it comes to CIS countries. This is a real threat to us. How and where will they head ? we need to understand this and mobilize the resources of our special services to cut short this emerging new threat.

2. Kendall Coffey:

   ...The U.S. has threatened “powerful and international sanctions” against those who purchase oil from ISIS. Rather than just economic sanctions, though, consideration shall be given to criminally prosecuting the oil buyers under U.S. statutes that outlaw providing material support or resources to designated terrorist organizations such as ISIS. Some U.S. terrorism laws include exterritorial jurisdiction authorizing prosecution for entirely foreign-based conduct if there are certain U.S.-connected results.

3. Chirlane McCray:

   Posting that video online perpetuated the abuse, which New York City does not tolerate, we are steadfast in our efforts to make sure all victims of abuse are aware of the many resources available as we strive to make New York City's public and private spaces safe for all women and girls.

4. George Cary:

   It is taking two smaller companies, putting together complementary resources.

5. Lisa Speer:

   One of the things we are looking at is how marine genetic resources will be conserved, sustainably used, and how the dividends will be shared.

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