noun (n)

• available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed(noun.possession)

  source: wordnet30
• a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  The local library is a valuable resource.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  A man of resource.
  

  Synonym:
  imagination, resourcefulness
  

  source: wordnet30
• That to which one resorts orr on which one depends for supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient.(noun)

  source: webster1913