resources

Noun

resource (plural resources)

1. Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
   • Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent,[…]. This trend will put additional strain not only on global energy resources but also on the environmental prospects of a warming planet.2013 September-October, Michael Sivak, “Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply?”, in American Scientist, archived from the original on 06 Feb 2014
2. A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.
   • a man or woman of resource
3. Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students.
4. Hardware or software that is accessible by a computer, network, or another object connected to a computer.

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