acquisition

noun
UK: /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
US: /ˌækwɪkˈwɪzɪʃən/

  1. The act of getting or gaining something.

    1. The museum's latest acquisition is a Roman vase. [ ] [ ]
    2. Language acquisition is easier for children than for adults. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of learning or developing a skill.

    1. Her acquisition of knowledge was truly impressive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company focuses on skill acquisition through training programs. [ ] [ ]

  3. A company buying another company.

    1. The acquisition made them the market leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. That acquisition deal has led to significant job losses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

procurement takeover attainment buyout purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acquisition" in English means: The act of getting or gaining something., The process of learning or developing a skill., A company buying another company..

The phonetic transcription of "acquisition" is /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌækwɪkˈwɪzɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acquisition": procurement, takeover, attainment, buyout, purchase.

Example usage of "acquisition": "The museum's latest acquisition is a Roman vase.". More examples on the page.