Question of the Day #887

European data and research company Market Sampler is working on a groundbreaking research concept that uses first-hand research data, data from numerous trusted sources, and algorithms to model likely outcomes and estimate the probability of certain events.

From the 1st paragraph of this article at the Digital Journal.

  上記の文で、first-hand (firsthand)の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "first-hand/firsthand" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

1. 〔情報の入手などが〕じかに、直接に
2. 〔事件などを見るのが〕じかに、自分の目で
3. 〔知識の獲得などが〕直接体験して、じかに（接して）

 例文3のように、first handと綴ることもあります。
 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience

   

Examples

• He gave a firsthand account of the battle.
• Most of the older reporters have experienced war firsthand.
• The new variant transmits a lot quicker and we saw that for ourselves first hand. The Guardian (2021)
• The news of a cooperating witness in the documents investigation with firsthand knowledge of the boxes being transferred was first reported by The Washington Post.  Andres Triay, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2022
• Short’s grand jury appearance marks the first time it has become publicly known that a figure with firsthand knowledge of what took place inside the White House in the tumultuous days leading up to Jan. 6 has cooperated with federal prosecutors.  Maggie Haberman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2022

   

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