insource
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🇺🇸
/ˈɪnˌsɔrs/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪnˌsɔːs/
bring in-house
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insource' originates from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'inside' and the word 'source,' indicating the origin or point of procurement.
Historical Evolution
'insource' was formed in modern English by combining 'in-' and 'source' to describe the act of sourcing internally.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to source from within,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to perform a task or service internally within an organization rather than outsourcing it to an external provider.
The company decided to insource its IT services to maintain better control over its operations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45