Resources: meaning, definitions and examples

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resources

[ ˈriːsɔːsɪz ]

^{Context #1}

natural

a source of supply or support; an available means

Synonyms

assets, funds, materials

Examples of usage

We need to allocate our resources wisely.
The company has limited resources to invest in new projects.

^{Context #2}

academic

materials or other assets that can be used for research or study

Synonyms

materials, references, tools

Examples of usage

The library has a wide range of resources available for students.
Online databases are valuable resources for academic research.

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online

a website, book, or other information source

Synonyms

database, reference, source

Examples of usage

This website is a great resource for learning about history.
The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for general knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "resources" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recursos

🇮🇳 संसाधन

🇩🇪 Ressourcen

🇮🇩 sumber daya

🇺🇦 ресурси

🇵🇱 zasoby

🇯🇵 資源 (しげん)

🇫🇷 ressources

🇪🇸 recursos

🇹🇷 kaynaklar

🇰🇷 자원 (jawon)

🇸🇦 موارد

🇨🇿 zdroje

🇸🇰 zdroje

🇨🇳 资源 (zīyuán)

🇸🇮 viri

🇮🇸 auðlindir

🇰🇿 ресурстар

🇬🇪 რესურსები

🇦🇿 resurslar

🇲🇽 recursos

Word origin

The word 'resource' originated from the Latin word 'resurgere', which means 'to rise again'. In the 17th century, the term evolved to refer to a 'means of supplying a want or deficiency'. Over time, it expanded to encompass various contexts such as natural resources, academic resources, and online resources. Today, 'resource' is widely used to denote a source of support, supply, or information.