1
a
: a source of supply or support : an available means
—usually used in plural
b
: a natural source of wealth or revenue
—often used in plural
c
: a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life
d
: computable wealth
—usually used in plural
e
: a source of information or expertise
2
: something to which one has recourse in difficulty : expedient
3
: a possibility of relief or recovery
4
: a means of spending one's leisure time
5
: an ability to meet and handle a situation : resourcefulness
Examples of resource in a Sentence
Oil is essentially their only resource.
The computer laboratory is an essential resource for students.
Recent Examples on the Web
Over the past year, the city of Detroit has ramped up its safety net, including 24/7 street outreach, more shelter beds and a housing resource hotline.
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Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024
The company also said that the Google AI tool that the CCDH relied on for part of its research isn’t always accurate, citing a Google resource page.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
While Netflix has bulked up its production resources of late, streaming live comedy, unscripted and sports-adjacent events in recent years, the streaming leader currently lacks the experience and resources to carry the NFL on its own.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Over the past decade, major players in FAANG have dominated the cloud services market, offering robust solutions that cater primarily to large enterprises with substantial engineering resources.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
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Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024
The company also said that the Google AI tool that the CCDH relied on for part of its research isn’t always accurate, citing a Google resource page.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
While Netflix has bulked up its production resources of late, streaming live comedy, unscripted and sports-adjacent events in recent years, the streaming leader currently lacks the experience and resources to carry the NFL on its own.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Over the past decade, major players in FAANG have dominated the cloud services market, offering robust solutions that cater primarily to large enterprises with substantial engineering resources.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resource. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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resource
noun
re·source
ˈrē-ˌsō(ə)rs 
-ˌzō(ə)rs,
-ˌsȯ(ə)rs,
-ˌzȯ(ə)rs;
ri-ˈsō(ə)rs,
-ˈzō(ə)rs,
-ˈsȯ(ə)rs,
-ˈzȯ(ə)rs
1
a
: a new or a reserve source of supply or support
b
plural
: a usable stock or supply (as of money, products, or energy)
mineral resources
c
2
: the possibility of relief or recovery
left helpless without resource
3
: the ability to meet and deal with difficult situations
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