sole-source
UK/səul-sɔːs/US
Definitions
adj.
Coming from or involving only one supplier.
单一来源的；唯一供应商的
n.
The only available supplier of a product or service.
唯一供应商
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsoleroot
+
sourceroot
=sole-source
sole (only) + source = 'the only source.' A procurement term: a sole-source contract is awarded to one supplier because no other can provide the item.
Common Collocations
- 1.sole-source contract单一来源合同
- 2.sole-source procurement单一来源采购
- 3.sole-source justification单一来源采购说明
Example Sentences
- 1.
The agency signed a sole-source contract with the vendor.
- 2.
Sole-source procurement requires written justification.