noun
- the practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee do them
Usage: business
Examples
- The company saved money by outsourcing its customer service operations to a call center overseas.
- Many businesses use outsourcing to handle their payroll and accounting needs.
- The outsourcing of manufacturing jobs has been a controversial topic in recent years.
- Our IT department recommended outsourcing the software development project to specialists.
- The firm’s outsourcing strategy helped them focus on their core business activities.
- Critics argue that outsourcing can lead to job losses in the domestic market.