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. resourcesnoun

   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

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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. William Cheung:

   I think the dispute is still posing large uncertainties to the management of resources and conservation of ecosystems in the South China Sea, after the Hague ruling, the PRC (People's Republic of China) disputes the validity of the ruling. It means that cooperation between the countries bordering the South China Sea in managing the ecosystems is still challenging.

2. Steve Rabinowitz:

   Imaad Zuberi knows nothing about a subpoena, other than what's been written. It's well known that after supporting President Obama and Hillary Clinton, that Imaad Zuberi gave generously and directly to Donald Trump inaugural. But many others gave considerably more. For what it's worth, Imaad Zuberi, as always, gave only Imaad Zuberi own money from Imaad Zuberi own resources. If, in fact, Imaad Zuberi is named in this subpoena -- never mind somehow named alone -- Imaad Zuberi is bewildered why.

3. Lisa Jackson:

   At Apple Stores, we’re constantly working toward smart solutions to address climate change and conserve our planet’s precious resources.

4. John Kirby:

   The fact that we are flying overwatch missions now, and have been since the 14th – we were actually doing it before the 14th, force protection is a high priority, and we’re going to have at our disposal all the assets and resources necessary to make sure we can accomplish this mission safely and efficiently, just like we were accomplishing the previous mission of drawdown safely and efficiently.

5. Stan Brock:

   In addition, the resources we spent setting up this event in New York City won’t be available to serve other patients in other locations, we wasted time and money.

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References

1. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=resources
2. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf