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Multiple Sources

/ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl ˈsɔːr.sɪz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A collection of various origins or references from which information or resources are derived.

    "The research was comprehensive, drawing from multiple sources to ensure accuracy."
  2. 2

    In media and journalism, it refers to information obtained from various individuals or documents.

    "The article was well-supported, citing multiple sources for its claims."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'multiple' originates from the Latin 'multiplex', meaning 'manyfold', while 'sources' comes from the Latin 'sourcere', meaning 'to rise' or 'to flow'. The combination reflects the concept of various origins or points of information.

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