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Meaning of the word resources in English

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resources

Verb

1.

provide (a person or organization) with materials, money, staff, and other assets necessary for effective operation.

Example:
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ensuring that primary healthcare workers are adequately resourced

Noun

1.

a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

Example:
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local authorities complained that they lacked resources
Synonym:
assetsfundswealthmoneyrichescapitaldeep pocketsstaffpeoplesuppliesmaterialssupplyreservoirpoolfundstockpileaccumulationhoard
2.

an action or strategy which may be adopted in adverse circumstances.

Example:
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sometimes anger is the only resource left in a situation like this
Synonym:
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