sourcing

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The act of finding and getting something from a particular place or supplier.

   Like a chef going to the market to find the best ingredients before cooking.

   The sourcing of fresh fruit takes a lot of careful planning.

   Good sourcing means finding sellers you can trust.

   Similarprocurement, purchasing, acquisition, buying

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of source. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.

   The team is sourcing new suppliers for the project.

   We are sourcing materials from nearby farms this season.

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3. 3
   nounUSuncountable

   The steady supply of materials and resources that a business needs to keep working.

   Like keeping a kitchen stocked so the cooks never run out of food.

   The factory's sourcing was disrupted when its main supplier closed.

   Good sourcing keeps the production line running without delays.

   Similarsupply, procurement, provisioning

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