noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The transfer of a business function to an external service provider. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of outsource form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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offshoringoutplacement

Antonyms

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insourcing

Example

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"Today I'll point out the pros and cons of outsourcing."

Related phrases

open outsourcingservice provider

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