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acquiring

verb

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Meaning

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Getting or obtaining something, especially knowledge, skills, or property.

Example Sentence

She is acquiring new language skills by practicing daily.

Usage Note

Use 'acquiring' to describe an ongoing process of obtaining something, such as a student acquiring knowledge or a company acquiring another business.