second source

ˈsɛkənd sɔːrs
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Translation of second source into German

Noun

1.

supply

alternative supplier or provider of information or materials
  • They turned to a second source when the primary supplier failed to deliver on time.Sie wandten sich an eine zweite Quelle, als der Hauptlieferant nicht rechtzeitig lieferte.
2.

research

TECH.
backup or additional reference or evidence in research or reporting
TECH.
zweite Quelle zusätzliche Quelle
  • Her thesis was strengthened by citations from a second source for each major point.Ihre These wurde durch Zitate aus einer zweiten Quelle für jeden Hauptpunkt gestärkt.
3.

technology

TECH.
company licensed to make another's electronic components
TECH.
Zweitquelle Zweitlieferant Zweitproduzent
  • The firm became a second source for microchips.Die Firma wurde eine Zweitquelle für Mikrochips.
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Synonyms and analogies of second source in English

Examples of second source in a sentence

  • A second source confirmed the news.
  • The journalist confirmed the story with a second source.
  • A second source provided additional details for the article.
  • They became a second source for the new processors.
  • The company was chosen as a second source for the components.

Translations of "second source" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
zweite Quellen.

A second source can provide a different viewpoint on the situation.

Eine zweite Quelle kann einen anderen Blickwinkel auf die Situation bieten.

The professor emphasized the importance of consulting a second source.

Der Professor betonte die Wichtigkeit, eine zweite Quelle zu konsultieren.

zusätzliche Quelle

A second source provided further insight into the historical event.

Eine zusätzliche Quelle lieferte weitere Einblicke in das historische Ereignis.

She needed a second source to confirm the authenticity of the information.

Sie brauchte eine zusätzliche Quelle, um die Echtheit der Informationen zu bestätigen.

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second source: Examples and translations in context

A second source can provide additional context to the information.

Eine zweite Quelle kann zusätzlichen Kontext zu den Informationen bieten.

It's good practice to have a second source for fact-checking purposes.

Es ist gute Praxis, eine zweite Quelle für den Faktencheck zu haben.

She turned to a second source for a fresh perspective on the matter.

Sie wandte sich an eine zweite Quelle, um eine neue Perspektive zu erhalten.

Verification is key; always seek a second source for confirmation.

Verifikation ist entscheidend; suchen Sie immer eine zweite Quelle zur Bestätigung.

But if we're lucky, he'll find a second source.

Aber wenn wir Glück haben, findet er eine zweite Quelle.

In journalism, a second source is crucial for corroborating stories.

Im Journalismus ist eine zweite Quelle entscheidend für die Bestätigung von Geschichten.

The journalist sought a second source to confirm the breaking news.

Der Journalist suchte eine zweite Quelle, um die aktuellen Nachrichten zu bestätigen.

The bedroom is the second source of happiness after the emotional context.

Das Schlafzimmer ist die zweite Quelle des Glücks nach dem emotionalen Kontext.

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