'Resource' definitions:

Definition of 'resource'

(from WordNet)
noun
Available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
noun
A source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"
noun
The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource" [syn: resource, resourcefulness, imagination]

Definition of 'Resource'

From: GCIDE
  • Resource \Re*source"\ (r?*s?rs"), n. [F. ressource, fr. OF. ressourdre, resourdre, to spring forth or up again; pref. re- re- + sourdre to spring forth. See Source.]
  • 1. That to which one resorts orr on which one depends for supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient. [1913 Webster]
  • Threat'nings mixed with prayers, his last resource. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. pl. Pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can be converted into supplies; available means or capabilities of any kind. [1913 Webster]
  • Scotland by no means escaped the fate ordained for every country which is connected, but not incorporated, with another country of greater resources. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Expedient; resort; means; contrivance. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'resource'

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