resource

noun
UK: /rɪˈsɔːs/
US: /ˈriːsɔːrs/

  1. A thing that a person or country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth.

    1. Water is a very important resource for life.
    2. The library is an invaluable resource for students completing research projects.

  2. Something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a country and can be used to increase its wealth.

    1. The country has many natural resources such as coal.
    2. Efficiently managing our natural resources is crucial for sustainable development and economic stability.

  3. The ability to deal with difficult situations.

    1. She has a lot of resource and can handle problems.
    2. Despite facing numerous setbacks, the team showed incredible resource in overcoming every obstacle.

Synonyms

asset supply capability ingenuity
resource verb

  1. To provide (a person or organization) with materials, money, staff, or other assets necessary for effective operation.

    1. The project was resourced well by the company.
    2. The department is inadequately resourced, leading to delays and reduced effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resource" in English means: A thing that a person or country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth., Something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a country and can be used to increase its wealth., The ability to deal with difficult situations..

The phonetic transcription of "resource" is /rɪˈsɔːs/ in British English and /ˈriːsɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resource": asset, supply, capability, ingenuity.

Example usage of "resource": "Water is a very important resource for life.". More examples on the page.