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Definition of source
1a : a generative force : causeb (1) : a point of origin or procurement : beginning (2) : one that initiates : author; also : prototype, model (3) : one that supplies information
2a : the point of origin of a stream of water : fountainheadb archaic : spring, fount
3 : a firsthand document or primary reference work
4 : an electrode in a field-effect transistor that supplies the charge carriers for current flow — compare drain, gate
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Examples of source in a Sentence
The college had its own power source.
She has been a great source of strength to me.
His job is the family's main source of income.
A government source spoke to the press today.
The reporter has refused to reveal his sources.
According to one source, the program will not cost a lot.
information from various intelligence sources
Recent Examples of source from the Web
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According to sources close to Chyna, Rob has allegedly been targeting her offline as well.
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The source of the funds was listed as Banque Nationale de Paris (which later merged with Paribas).
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Recognizing that Medicaid can be a major source of the very poison causing the drug epidemic, some states have moved to limit and monitor prescriptions of opioids in Medicaid programs.
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To Bayeza, the fact her 2008 play feels so of the moment is in many ways a source of sadness.
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The music has been traced back centuries to England; the lyrics, in their many incarnations, are attributed to multiple sources.
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One of the French bulldogs recently had a litter of puppies bringing the total number of dogs to 79, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous.
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About a half-million veterans today are enrolled in the VA’s health care program as well as in some other source of coverage, such as Medicaid or Medicare.
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The country has chosen Medicaid to be the source of funding for people with disabilities.
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Origin and Etymology of source
Middle English sours, from Anglo-French surse spring, source, from past participle of surdre to rise, spring forth, from Latin surgere — more at surge
Synonym Discussion of source
source
Definition of source
sourced
;sourcing
transitive verb
1 : to specify the source of (something, such as quoted material)
2 : to obtain from a source metals sourced from abroad
First Known Use of source
1957
source
Definition of source
: of, relating to, or being source code a source file
First Known Use of source
1959
SOURCE Defined for English Language Learners
source
playDefinition of source for English Language Learners
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: someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed
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: the cause of something (such as a problem)
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: a person, book, etc., that gives information
SOURCE Defined for Kids
source
playDefinition of source for Students
1 : a cause or starting point the source of a rumor
2 : the beginning of a stream of water the source of the Nile River
3 : someone or something that supplies information a reference source
4 : someone or something that provides what is needed a source of supplies a source of strength
Law Dictionary
source
Legal Definition of source
1 : a point of origin the source of the conflict
2 : one that supplies information a journalist's source
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