insourced
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/ˈɪnˌsɔrst/
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/ˈɪnˌsɔːst/
(insource)
bring in-house
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insource' originates from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'inside' and the word 'source', which refers to the origin or starting point of something.
Historical Evolution
'insource' was formed in modern English by combining 'in-' and 'source' to describe the process of bringing operations internally.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring something inside', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to bring a business function or process in-house, typically from an external supplier.
The company insourced its customer service operations to improve quality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45