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Word Forms of “Outsource”
To hire someone outside your company to do work instead of doing it yourself. Many companies outsource tasks to cut costs or get specialized expertise.
Word Family of Outsource
What is the noun of outsource? — outsourcing
What is the verb of outsource? — outsource
What is the adjective of outsource? — outsourced
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The company decided to outsource its customer service to India. B2
- We outsourced the website design to a specialized agency. B2
- Many businesses outsource accounting to reduce overhead costs. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Outsource
From 'out-' + 'source'. 'Source' comes from Latin 'surgere' (to rise, spring forth). 'Outsource' as a business term emerged in the 1980s-1990s as globalization expanded and companies sought cost efficiencies by contracting external suppliers.
Outsourcing is a major global business practice affecting supply chains, employment, and economics worldwide. Many companies outsource manufacturing, customer service, IT support, and other functions to countries with lower labor costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Outsource
What are the word forms of “outsource”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “outsource”?
“outsource” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “outsource” come from?
From 'out-' + 'source'. 'Source' comes from Latin 'surgere' (to rise, spring forth). 'Outsource' as a business term emerged in the 1980s-1990s as globalization expanded and companies sought cost efficiencies by contracting external suppliers.