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out·source (o̵ut′sôrs′)

transitive verb outsourced -·sourced′, outsourcing -·sourc′·ing

to transfer (certain manufacturing operations, administrative activities, etc.) to outside contractors, esp. so as to reduce one's operating costs

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outsource Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: X-Stream is a technology company, we don't outsource our core business, unlike most other ISP's in the UK.

Modifies a noun

  • non-core: In industry this would be about establishing your core competencies - keep core, outsource non-core.

Noun used with modifier

  • company: Payroll Payroll is the most common task that companies outsource.

Used with why or when

  • where: More work is carried out than ever before and greater use has been made of outsourcing where appropriate.

Preposition: of

  • service: Business process re-engineering and outsourcing of non-core services have also reduced space demands, encouraging firms to seek smaller, more efficient premises.
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