1. the process of finding and obtaining materials, supplies, or information from particular sources
Usage: business

1. present participle of source: finding and obtaining from a particular source

Examples

• The company’s sourcing strategy focuses on local suppliers.
• Ethical sourcing of materials is important to consumers.
• She is responsible for sourcing new vendors.
• The journalist spent weeks sourcing information for the article.
• Global sourcing can reduce manufacturing costs.
• They are sourcing ingredients from organic farms.