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resource

/ɹɪˈsɔɹs/

The word evokes a sense of utility and availability. It is the "fuel" or "toolkit" required to achieve a goal, whether that fuel is tangible (money, oil) or intangible (knowledge, patience). When used as a noun for assets, it carries a neutral, professional tone common in business and ecology. When referring to a person's inner strength ("resourcefulness"), it shifts toward a positive connotation of ingenuity and survival. As a verb, "to resource" is highly formal and predominantly found in corporate or governmental administration. It differs from "funding" by implying a broader provision of tools and staff rather than just cash.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is staring at a crashing spreadsheet while David is in a mid-day nap.
Jessica

We're totally underwater on the Q3 project. We need another resource now.

Jessica
David
David

Just pivot your workflow. Let's circle back when I'm awake.

💡
Jessica uses 'underwater' as an idiom meaning overwhelmed by work and uses 'resource' in the corporate sense to mean an additional staff member. David responds with empty corporate buzzwords ('pivot', 'circle back') to avoid dealing with her crisis.

Ý nghĩa

noun

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

"The company lacks the financial resources to expand into new markets."

noun

A source of help or information.

"The local library is a wonderful resource for students conducting research."

noun

The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties; resilience.

"She showed great resource in managing the crisis while her manager was away."

verb (transitive)

To provide a person or organization with the necessary materials, funds, or personnel.

"The government promised to better resource the public health system."

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