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.
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When applying a lean methodology, optimize all of your workflows to maximize the value to customers while using the least possible amount of resources.
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Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr., G/OT, Texas New Orleans has thrown numerous resources at its offensive line, spending first-round picks there in 2020, 2022, 2024 and now 2025.
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Some were blocked from attending classes or accessing campus resources.
—Nik Popli, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
How to manage the ‘fear of outliving your resources’
Because of the unique risks every individual or couple faces when planning for retirement, the best approach is typically to transfer some of that burden to a third party, said David Blanchett, head of retirement research at PGIM DC Solutions.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr., G/OT, Texas New Orleans has thrown numerous resources at its offensive line, spending first-round picks there in 2020, 2022, 2024 and now 2025.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Some were blocked from attending classes or accessing campus resources.
—Nik Popli, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
How to manage the ‘fear of outliving your resources’
Because of the unique risks every individual or couple faces when planning for retirement, the best approach is typically to transfer some of that burden to a third party, said David Blanchett, head of retirement research at PGIM DC Solutions.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resource. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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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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