Outsource
/ˈaʊtsɔːrs/
Definitions
- (v.) To contract out a business process or function to an external party.
The company decided to outsource its customer service operations to reduce costs.
Forms
- outsourcing
- outsourc
- outsources
- outsourced
See also
Commentary
Outsourcing often involves cost-saving considerations but may raise issues of control and quality.
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