Definitions

1. noun

A person, place, thing, or idea from which something originates or comes from.

“The news report cited a reliable source within the government.”

2. verb

To obtain or provide information from a particular place or thing.

“She decided to source the materials needed for the project.”

3. verb

To find or discover the origin or cause of something.

“The scientists attempted to source the environmental damage.”

4. noun

A natural spring or stream of water.

“The hikers followed the source of the mountain stream.”

5. noun

A person or thing that provides or is a means of supply.

“The store is the source of the community’s groceries.”