source
 source (sôrs, sōrs)n.
1. The point at which something springs into being or from which it derives or is obtained.
2. The point of origin, such as a spring, of a stream or river. See Synonyms at origin.
3. One that causes, creates, or initiates; a maker.
4. One, such as a person or document, that supplies information:
A reporter is only as reliable as his or her sources.
5. Physics. The point or part of a system where energy or mass is added to the system.v. sourced, sourc·ing, sourc·esv. tr.
1. To specify the origin of (a communication); document:
The report is thoroughly sourced.
2. To obtain (parts or materials) from another business, country, or locale for manufacture:
They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.v. intr.
To obtain parts or materials from another business, country, or locale:
They are sourcing from abroad in order to save money. [Middle English, from Old French sourse, from feminine past participle of sourdre, to rise, from Latin surgere. See surge.]
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