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acquisition

[ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn]

acquisition Definition

the process of getting something, especially a company, product, or skill, often by buying it.

Using acquisition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquisition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company announced its acquisition of a smaller competitor.

  • Example

    She has a talent for language acquisition.

  • Example

    The museum's acquisition of the painting was a major coup.

acquisition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquisition

Phrases with acquisition

  • a combination of two companies where one corporation is completely absorbed by another corporation

    Example

    The merger and acquisition of the two companies created a new industry giant.

  • an acquisition in which the acquiring company takes over the target company without the approval of the target company's board of directors

    Example

    The hostile acquisition of the company caused a lot of controversy and negative press.

  • the purchase of a company's assets rather than its stock

    Example

    The asset acquisition allowed the company to expand its operations without taking on additional liabilities.

Origins of acquisition

from Latin 'acquisitio', meaning 'acquisition'

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Summary: acquisition in Brief

The term 'acquisition' [ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn] refers to the process of obtaining something, often by purchasing it. It can apply to companies, products, or skills, as in 'She has a talent for language acquisition.' 'Acquisition' extends into phrases like 'merger and acquisition,' and idioms like 'hostile acquisition,' denoting a takeover without approval. It is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'procurement.'

How do native speakers use this expression?