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outsource

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To secure goods or a service from an outside source by contract.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 2012

Senses

Wordset Dictionary

obtain goods or services from an outside supplier

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

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