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Nov 30, 2009
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Pronunciation: (sôrs, sōrs), [key]
—n., v., sourced, sourcing.

—n.
1. any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
2. the beginning or place of origin of a stream or river.
3. a book, statement, person, etc., supplying information.
4. the person or business making interest or dividend payments.
5. a manufacturer or supplier.
6. Archaic.a natural spring or fountain.

—v.t.
1. to give or trace the source for: The research paper was not accurately sourced. The statement was sourced to the Secretary of State.
2. to find or acquire a source, esp. a supplier, for: Some of the components are now sourced in Hong Kong.

—v.i.
1. to contract a manufacturer or supplier: Many large companies are now sourcing overseas.
2. to seek information about or consider possible options, available personnel, or the like: a job recruiter who was merely sourcing.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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