insourcing
|in-sourc-ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈɪnˌsɔrsɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪnˌsɔːsɪŋ/
(insource)
bring in-house
Etymology
'insourcing' originates from the English prefix 'in-' meaning 'inside' and the word 'source', which refers to the origin or point of procurement.
'insourcing' evolved from the concept of 'sourcing' within an organization, emphasizing internal resources.
Initially, it referred to the act of sourcing internally, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of using an organization's own personnel or resources to accomplish a task that was previously outsourced.
The company decided to switch from outsourcing to insourcing to cut costs.
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Verb 1
to bring a task or function back in-house that was previously outsourced.
They insourced the IT department to improve efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45