resource

re|source1 [ rı`zɔrs ] noun ***

1. ) count something 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 center.

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:

U.N. officials have called for extra financial resources to deal with the emergency.

resource for: We are increasing resources for our emergency services.

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.

The company plans to exploit the plentiful resources of fish in the area.

2. ) uncount FORMAL the ability to deal with problems effectively: RESOURCEFULNESS:

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.

resource

re|source 2 [ rı`zɔrs ] verb transitive FORMAL

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

Eventually there may be fewer clinics but they all will be adequately resourced.