resource
Definitions
General English
- noun a source of supply for what is needed or used
General Science
- noun a useful source of something
- noun anything in the environment which can be used
- noun a device, product, program or graphics object which is useful or used
Computing
Economics
- An input to be used in an activity, especially production.
- A natural resource.
Electronics
- A means utilized to perform one or more operations, or to accomplish a given task. In computers, for instance, resources include storage devices, processors, and applications.
- noun information in a variety of formats which is useful and available
Military
- noun anything which is available for use (such as ammunition, equipment, manpower, etc.)
Politics
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