outsourced

[out-sawrs, ‐sohrs]

out·source

[out-sawrs, ‐sohrs] verb, out·sourced, out·sourc·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
(of a company or organization) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source.
2.
to contract out (jobs, services, etc.): a small business that outsources bookkeeping to an accounting firm.
verb (used without object)
3.
to obtain goods or services from an outside source: U.S. companies who outsource from China.

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Outsourced is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

Origin:
1975–80

out·sourc·ing, noun
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