Resource: meaning, definitions and examples

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resource

 

[ หˆrษ›sษ”หs ]

Context #1 | Noun

information technology

A source or supply from which benefit is produced. In the context of information technology, a resource typically refers to a data file, hardware component, software program, or any other element that can be utilized to perform a specific task.

Synonyms

asset, commodity, material, tool

Examples of usage

  • The server has limited resources to handle all the incoming requests.
  • To optimize resource management, we need to prioritize the allocation of resources.
  • Resource allocation is crucial for the efficient operation of the system.
  • The company invested in additional resources to enhance its productivity.
  • Efficient use of resources is essential for sustainable development.

Translations

Translations of the word "resource" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recurso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเคพเคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ressource

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumber daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตััƒั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasรณb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณ‡ๆบ (ใ—ใ’ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ressource

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recurso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaynak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์› (์ž์›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต„ๆบ (zฤซyuรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐlind

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตััƒั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recurso

Etymology

The word 'resource' originated from the Latin word 'resursus', which means 'a source of aid'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, including natural resources, human resources, and technological resources. In the context of information technology, the concept of resources has become central to the efficient operation of systems and the optimization of performance.

See also: resourceful, resourcefully, resourcefulness, resources.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,412, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.