Definition

The act of providing or supplying resources needed for a project or task.

Example

The resourcing for the new project was completed ahead of schedule.

Conversation

Have you thought about the best way to handle resourcing for the project?

Yeah, I think we need to prioritize what we really need first.

Exactly! Good resourcing can really make a difference in our outcome.

For sure! Let’s make a list of what we need and go from there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resourcing is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "source" (from Old French *sourcer*, meaning to obtain or provide). The word refers to the act of obtaining or providing resources again or anew.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'obtaining' ('source') to remember that resourcing means obtaining resources again.

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