To source
Example: They source materials from suppliers
Definition
"To source" means to obtain or acquire materials, products, or information from a particular supplier or origin. It involves identifying and securing the necessary resources for a specific purpose, often in business or production contexts, such as 'They source materials from suppliers.'
Etymology
The verb "to source" originated from the noun "source," which comes from the Old French word 'sourse,' meaning a spring or fountain, and ultimately from the Latin 'surgere,' meaning to rise. The verb form developed to describe the act of obtaining something from its origin or supply point.
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"To source" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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