resource

noun

UK /rɪˈzɔː(r)s/

Word Forms

singular	resource
plural	resources

1
countable something that you can use to help you to achieve something, especially in your work or study
The Internet has become a valuable resource in schools.
We have launched an appeal to set up a new library and resource centre.
resource for:
Museums are important resources for teaching history.
Synonyms and related words
Important thing or detail
feature
priority
element
1. 1a
  usually pluralsomething such as money, workers, or equipment that can be used to help an institution or a business
  resource for:
  We are increasing resources for the health service.
  pool your resources (=combine them):
  We can pool our resources in order to lower costs.
  Synonyms and related words
  Important thing or detail
  feature
  priority
  element
2. 1b
  usually pluralthings such as coal, trees, and oil that exist in nature and can be used by people
  Many of these countries are rich in timber and mineral resources.
  Synonyms and related words
  The natural world
  nature
  the environment
  ecology
2
uncountable formalthe ability to deal with problems effectively
She has shown considerable resource in creating the new team.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
experience
ability
skill
3

resources
plural the qualities and skills that someone has and can use for dealing with problems
He needed all his resources to escape alive.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
experience
ability
skill

resource

noun

US /ˈriˌsɔrs/US /rɪˈzɔrs/

Word Forms

singular	resource
plural	resources

1
countable something that you can use to help you to achieve something, especially in your work or study
The Internet has become a valuable resource in schools.
We have launched an appeal to set up a new library and resource center.
resource for:
Museums are important resources for teaching history.
Synonyms and related words
Important thing or detail
feature
priority
element
1. 1a
  usually pluralsomething such as money, workers, or equipment that can be used to help an institution or a business
  U.N. officials have called for extra financial resources to deal with the emergency.
  resource for:
  We are increasing resources for our emergency services.
  pool your resources (=combine them):
  We can pool our resources in order to lower costs.
  Synonyms and related words
  Important thing or detail
  feature
  priority
  element
2. 1b
  usually pluralthings such as coal, trees, and oil that exist in nature and can be used by people
  Many of these countries are rich in timber and mineral resources.
  The company plans to exploit the plentiful resources of fish in the area.
  Synonyms and related words
  The natural world
  nature
  the environment
  ecology
2
uncountable formalthe ability to deal with problems effectively
She has shown considerable resource in creating the new team.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
skill
talent
ability
3

resources
plural the qualities and skills that someone has and can use for dealing with problems
He needed all his resources to escape alive.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
skill
talent
ability

resource

verb transitive formal

UK /rɪˈzɔː(r)s/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	resource
he/she/it	resources
present participle	resourcing
past tense	resourced
past participle	resourced

1
to provide a person or an organization with the things that they need in order to operate effectively, especially money
There will be fewer hospitals but they will be adequately resourced.
Synonyms and related words
To provide something needed or missing
provide
supply
equip

resource

verb transitive formal

US /ˈriˌsɔrs/US /rɪˈzɔrs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	resource
he/she/it	resources
present participle	resourcing
past tense	resourced
past participle	resourced

1
to provide a person or an organization with the things that they need in order to operate effectively, especially money
Eventually there may be fewer clinics but they all will be adequately resourced.
Synonyms and related words
To provide something needed or missing
provide
supply
equip

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