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Meaning of obtaining
The primary meaning of "obtaining" is the act of getting or acquiring something, especially by effort or skill.
Etymology of obtaining
The word "obtaining" comes from the Old French word "obtenir," which is derived from the Latin words "ob" (toward, against) and "tenere" (to hold)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of getting or acquiring something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To get or acquire something, especially by effort or skill
- * To be in possession or control of something
- * To cause something to be done or provided
Usage Examples
- The company is obtaining a new contract to provide services to the government
- * She spent years obtaining her degree in medicine
- * The team is obtaining the necessary funding to complete the project
Antonyms
losing
forfeiting
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
releasing
giving up
forfeiting
misplacing
missing
failing
neglecting
omitting
overlooking
declining
refusing
rejecting
spurning
denying
withholding
retaining
holding