noun
Uncommon
outsourcing
OWT-saw-sihng
Outsourcing (noun) means the practice of paying an outside company to handle work that could be done in-house. Example: “The company saved money through outsourcing its customer service.”
noun
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The practice of paying an outside company to handle work that could be done in-house.
"The company saved money through outsourcing its customer service."
"Outsourcing manufacturing overseas cut costs but sparked local job losses."
How to use outsourcing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHiring an outside business to do a job instead of doing it yourself.
Common pairings
outsourcing jobs
IT outsourcing
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Word forms
- Plural
- outsourcings
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outsourcing” mean?
The word “outsourcing” means the practice of paying an outside company to handle work that could be done in-house. In plain terms, hiring an outside business to do a job instead of doing it yourself.
How do you pronounce “outsourcing”?
“Outsourcing” is pronounced OWT-saw-sihng (/ˈaʊtˌsɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “outsourcing” in a sentence?
Here is “outsourcing” used in a sentence: “The company saved money through outsourcing its customer service.”
What part of speech is “outsourcing”?
“Outsourcing” is a noun.
Is “outsourcing” a common word?
“Outsourcing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
