Dictionary Entry
acquisition
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/Word FrequencyCommon (5.39)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The act or process of acquiring.
In a Sentence
“The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.”
Published Usage Examples
“Without question, the Khabibulin acquisition is the most important trade in Lightning history.”
“He says far from being an exit, the acquisition is a new beginning for him and his team.”
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Origin
Latin, from 'acquirere' meaning to gain or obtain.
Common Phrases
. acquisitionprocess acquisitioncost acquisitionacquisition languageacquisition dataacquisition landacquisition knowledge
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Poetry examples for “acquisition”
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