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source ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sôrs, srs)
n.
The point at which something springs into being or from which it derives or is obtained.
The point of origin, such as a spring, of a stream or river. See Synonyms at origin.
One that causes, creates, or initiates; a maker.
One, such as a person or document, that supplies information: A reporter is only as reliable as his or her sources.
Physics. The point or part of a system where energy or mass is added to the system.
v. sourced, sourc·ing, sourc·es
v. tr.
To specify the origin of (a communication); document: The report is thoroughly sourced.
To obtain (parts or materials) from another business, country, or locale for manufacture: They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.
v. intr.
To obtain parts or materials from another business, country, or locale: They are sourcing from abroad in order to save money.
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[Middle English, from Old French sourse, from feminine past participle of sourdre, to rise, from Latin surgere. See surge.]
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Main Entry: source
Function: noun
1 : a point of origin <the source of the conflict>
2 : one that supplies information <held the reporter in contempt for refusing to reveal her source>
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