source

The definition of source is where someone or something came from.

(noun)

An example of a source is solar energy coming from the sun.
An example of a source is the person who inspires you.
An example of a source is the person who gives a juicy story to a magazine reporter.

Source is defined as getting materials for a project, or identify the origin of something.

(verb)

An example of source is an American car manufacturer having parts made in China.
An example of source is finding out the origin of the facts for a research paper.

See source in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a spring, fountain, etc. that is the starting point of a stream
that from which something comes into existence, develops, or derives: the sun is our source of energy, the source of a difficulty
1. any person, place, or thing by which something is supplied: a source of pleasure
2. a person, book, document, etc. that provides information: to consult various sources
the point or thing from which light rays, sound waves, etc. emanate

Origin: ME sours < OFr sourse < pp. of sourdre, to rise < L surgere: see surge

transitive verb, intransitive verb sourced, sourcing

See source in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The point at which something springs into being or from which it derives or is obtained.
The point of origin, such as a spring, of a stream or river. See Synonyms at origin.
One that causes, creates, or initiates; a maker.
One, such as a person or document, that supplies information: A reporter is only as reliable as his or her sources.
Physics The point or part of a system where energy or mass is added to the system.

verb sourced sourced, sourc·ing, sourc·es

verb, transitive

To specify the origin of (a communication); document: The report is thoroughly sourced.
To obtain (parts or materials) from another business, country, or locale for manufacture: They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.

verb, intransitive

To obtain parts or materials from another business, country, or locale: They are sourcing from abroad in order to save money.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French sourse

Origin: , from feminine past participle of sourdre, to rise

Origin: , from Latin surgere; see surge

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