resource

noun

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

Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students.

A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

(networking) Hardware or software that is accessible by a computer, network, or another object connected to a computer.

verb

To supply with resources.

To source anew or differently; to find or provide a new source for.

Roots

surgosourc- · Latin · rise

Synonyms for resource

resourcefulnessn sourcen wellspringn reservesn

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Where does resource come from?

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