resource
UK: rɪˈzɔːs | US: ˈriːsɔːrs
n. a supply of materials, money, or other assets that can be drawn on to function effectively
n. (often resources) a country's collective means of supporting itself economically
vt. to provide with resources
resource = re<again> + source<origin>
- re-: Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or restoration.
- source: From Old French sourse (spring, origin), derived from Latin surgere (to rise).
Etymology Origin:
The word resource emerged in early 17th-century French (ressource), combining re- (suggesting renewal) and source (origin). It originally referred to a means of recovery or relief, later expanding to denote any available supply—mirroring the idea of "rising again" from a foundational origin.
The country relies heavily on its natural resources.
She managed to resource the project with minimal funding.
Water is a scarce resource in arid regions.
The library is an excellent resource for researchers.
We must resource our team adequately to meet deadlines.