sourcing

[ sawr-sing, sohr- ]

noun

, Economics.

1. the buying of components of a product from an outside supplier, often one located abroad:

   Foreign sourcing in the auto industry has eliminated jobs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sourcing¹

source + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Paul Martin Jensen, a science communications consultant, assisted Aslanyan and Webb with editing, research, and sourcing for this piece.

From Salon

Welsh Highland Railway was trying to find the best fuel, he said, but sourcing it was an industry wide problem.

From BBC

In the coming months and years, Digbeth Loc studios will be taking on trainees covering casting, location securing, set sourcing and working with talent.

From BBC

A board spokesperson told reporters that they were sourcing ghee from five companies via tenders.

From BBC

I strive to use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and I prioritize sourcing from farmers who practice sustainable methods.

From Salon