source (noun)

  • 91energy source — UK US noun [C] ► NATURAL RESOURCES something such as oil, coal, or the sun, which can be used to provide power for light, heat, machines, etc.: alternative/renewable energy source »We are committed to the development of clean and renewable energy …

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  • 92global source — UK US noun [C] COMMERCE ► a company in any country in the world that can supply a business with what it needs: »Most large companies turned to global sources when their domestic suppliers could no longer provide leading, cost efficient services …

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  • 93single-source — single sourcing UK US noun [U] ► IT the act of using the same electronic data to produce several different types of documents or products: »True single sourcing takes into account your clients varying needs and the strengths and weaknesses of… …

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  • 94point source — /ˈpɔɪnt sɔs/ (say poynt saws) noun the theoretical concept of a source of radiation which emanates from a point …

  • 95radio source — /ˌreɪdioʊ ˈsɔs/ (say .raydeeoh saws) noun Astronomy a powerful mass of energy, such as a quasar or supernova remnant, as a source of radio waves. Also, Obsolete, radio star …

  • 96open source — UK US noun [uncountable] computing the practice of writing computer programs that are based on a code that is available for anyone to use Thesaurus: processes in computinghyponym …

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  • 97open source — UK / US noun [uncountable] computing the practice of writing computer programs that are based on a code that is available for anyone to use …

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  • 98mortgage interest relief at source — /ˌmɔ:gɪdʒ ˌɪntrəst rɪˌli:f ət sɔ:s/ noun a scheme by which the borrower may repay interest on a mortgage less the standard rate tax which he or she would otherwise have to pay on it (i.e. he or she does not pay the full interest and then reclaim… …

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  • 99anchor light — noun a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor • Syn: ↑riding light, ↑riding lamp • Hypernyms: ↑light, ↑light source * * * noun : the light shown at night by a vessel at anchor * * * …

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  • 100running light — noun light carried by a boat that indicates the boat s direction; vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow • Syn: ↑sidelight • Hypernyms: ↑light, ↑light source * * * noun : one of the lights… …

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