resource Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
  2. noun a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
    • the local library is a valuable resource
  3. noun the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
    imagination; resourcefulness.
    • a man of resource

WordNet

Re*source" noun
Etymology
F. ressource, fr. OF. ressourdre, resourdre, to spring forth or up again; pref. re- re- + sourdre to spring forth. See Source.
Definitions
  1. That to which one resorts orr on which one depends for supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient.
    Threat'nings mixed with prayers, his last resource. Dryden.
  2. pl. Pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can be converted into supplies; available means or capabilities of any kind.
    Scotland by no means escaped the fate ordained for every country which is connected, but not incorporated, with another country of greater resources. Macaulay.
    Syn. -- Expedient; resort; means; contrivance.

Webster 1913