source definition

1. a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
• examples: the reporter had two sources for the story
2. anything that provides inspiration for later work
3. a facility where something is available
4. (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system
• examples: a heat source
• examples: a source of carbon dioxide
5. get (a product) from another country or business
• examples: She sourced a supply of carpet
• examples: They are sourcing from smaller companies
6. specify the origin of
• examples: The writer carefully sourced her report