At source

adverb

At the place or point of origin or beginning.

The mineral water is bottled at source for purity.
Visual representation of "at source" - At the place or point of origin or beginning

Often appears as...

  • bottled at source
  • taxed at source
adverb

As soon as possible, without delay.

We need to address the issue at source to prevent further problems.
Visual representation of "at source" - As soon as possible, without delay

Often appears as...

  • address at source
  • solve at source
adverb

Directly from the producer or supplier.

Buying goods at source can often be cheaper than through a middleman.
Visual representation of "at source" - Directly from the producer or supplier

Often appears as...

  • buying at source
  • sourcing at source
adverb

At the place or point of origin or beginning.

The mineral water is bottled at source for purity.
Visual representation of "at source" - At the place or point of origin or beginning

Often appears as...

  • bottled at source
  • taxed at source
adverb

As soon as possible, without delay.

We need to address the issue at source to prevent further problems.
Visual representation of "at source" - As soon as possible, without delay

Often appears as...

  • address at source
  • solve at source
adverb

Directly from the producer or supplier.

Buying goods at source can often be cheaper than through a middleman.
Visual representation of "at source" - Directly from the producer or supplier

Often appears as...

  • buying at source
  • sourcing at source
Definition 1 of 3
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Literal Start

Used when something is taken from where it begins, like a natural resource.

Illustration for Literal Start
The journalist reported directly at source, from the protest's location.
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Not Processed

Implies an item hasn't been altered or processed elsewhere before reaching the consumer.

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The cheese is sold at source, so it's very fresh.
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Literal Start

Used when something is taken from where it begins, like a natural resource.

Illustration for Literal Start
The journalist reported directly at source, from the protest's location.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Processed

Implies an item hasn't been altered or processed elsewhere before reaching the consumer.

Illustration for Not Processed
The cheese is sold at source, so it's very fresh.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Start

Used when something is taken from where it begins, like a natural resource.

Illustration for Literal Start
The journalist reported directly at source, from the protest's location.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Processed

Implies an item hasn't been altered or processed elsewhere before reaching the consumer.

Illustration for Not Processed
The cheese is sold at source, so it's very fresh.
Visual representation of the word "At source"

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