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Meaning of acquisition
The act of acquiring something, especially a company or asset
Etymology of acquisition
The word "acquisition" comes from the Old French "acquisition", from Latin "acquisitio", from "acquirere", meaning "to get or gain"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of acquiring or obtaining something
Synonyms
purchase
procurement
obtainment
attainment
achievement
gain
take-over
buyout
merger
consolidation
absorption
annexation
appropriation
requisition
seizure
conquest
capture
procurement
collection
accumulation
assembly
gathering
procurement
buying
purchasing
acquiring
gaining
obtaining
getting
procuring
securing
attaining
achieving
Definitions
- The act of acquiring something, especially a company or asset
- * The thing acquired or obtained, especially a new skill or area of knowledge
- * The process of gaining control or possession of something, especially a company or asset
Usage Examples
- The company's latest acquisition is a significant addition to its portfolio
- * The museum's new acquisition is a rare and valuable artifact
- * The language acquisition skills of children are remarkable
Antonyms
loss
sale
disposal
relinquishment
abandonment
rejection
refusal
decline
forfeiture
surrender
waiver
divestment
divestiture
shedding
disposal
getting rid of
elimination
removal
expulsion
exclusion