sourcing

American

[sawr-sing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr sɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

Economics.

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

Foreign sourcing in the auto industry has eliminated jobs.

Etymology

Origin of sourcing

source + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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In January, the supermarket announced that it was teaming up with Google to give its virtual assistant extra features, including meal planning and sourcing ingredients from recipes uploaded by customers.

From BBC

They all committed to sourcing their vegetables from Bloom Ranch as part of her healing process.

From Los Angeles Times

The supermarket said it would stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April, as well as tinned mackerel once the current stock sells out.

From BBC

Businesses making sourcing decisions, investment plans and long-term contracts can’t simply return to normal.

From The Wall Street Journal

He recommends sourcing your short ribs from a local or specialty butcher shop as opposed to the grocery store.

From Salon

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