Noun plural noun: resources 1. a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. "local authorities complained that they lacked resources" Similar: assets funds wealth money riches capital deep pockets staff people supplies materials store(s) stock(s) reserve(s) holding(s) supply reservoir pool fund stockpile accumulation hoard 2. an action or strategy which may be adopted in adverse circumstances. "sometimes anger is the only resource left in a situation like this" Similar: expedient resort means measure method course way scheme plan plot stratagem maneuver machination agency trick ruse artifice device tool verb 3rd person present: resources provide (a person or organization) with materials, money, staff, and other assets necessary for effective operation. "ensuring that primary healthcare workers are adequately resourced"
Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.
