resource

I UK [rɪˈzɔː(r)s] / US [rɪˈzɔrs] / US [ˈrɪˌsɔrs] noun
Word forms "resource":
singular resource plural resources
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1) [countable] something that you can use to help you to achieve something, especially in your work or study

The Internet has become a valuable resource in schools.

We have launched an appeal to set up a new library and resource centre.

resource for:

Museums are important resources for teaching history.

a) [usually plural] something such as money, workers, or equipment that can be used to help an institution or a business

resource for:

We are increasing resources for the health service.

pool your resources (= combine them):

We can pool our resources in order to lower costs.

b) [usually plural] things such as coal, trees, and oil that exist in nature and can be used by people

Many of these countries are rich in timber and mineral resources.

2) [uncountable] formal the ability to deal with problems effectively

She has shown considerable resource in creating the new team.

3) resources

[plural] the qualities and skills that someone has and can use for dealing with problems

He needed all his resources to escape alive.

II UK [rɪˈzɔː(r)s] / US [rɪˈzɔrs] / US [ˈrɪˌsɔrs] verb [transitive]
Word forms "resource":
present tense I/you/we/they resource he/she/it resources present participle resourcing past tense resourced past participle resourced formal

to provide a person or an organization with the things that they need in order to operate effectively, especially money

There will be fewer hospitals but they will be adequately resourced.