Sources: meaning, definitions and examples

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sources

[ ˈsɔːrsɪz ]

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library

Sources refer to the origins or references used to obtain information or data.

Synonyms

origin, references, roots

Examples of usage

She cited her sources in the research paper.
The historian relied on primary sources for accuracy.

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energy

Sources are resources or reserves that provide power or energy.

Synonyms

reserves, resources, supplies

Examples of usage

Renewable sources like solar and wind are gaining popularity.
Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "sources" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fontes

🇮🇳 स्रोत

🇩🇪 Quellen

🇮🇩 sumber

🇺🇦 джерела

🇵🇱 źródła

🇯🇵 源

🇫🇷 sources

🇪🇸 fuentes

🇹🇷 kaynaklar

🇰🇷 출처

🇸🇦 مصادر

🇨🇿 zdroje

🇸🇰 zdroje

🇨🇳 来源

🇸🇮 viri

🇮🇸 heimildir

🇰🇿 дереккөздер

🇬🇪 წყაროები

🇦🇿 mənbələr

🇲🇽 fuentes

Word origin

The word 'sources' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French and Latin roots. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to origins, references, and resources. Sources play a crucial role in research, energy production, and information gathering.

See also: insourcing, outsource, sourcing.