acquisition
/ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK: /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
æk · WƏZꞮƩ · ən (3 syllables)
English
Noun Top 18,219
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Definition
The act or process of acquiring.
Etymology
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French acquisicion, from Latin acquisītiō, from acquirere; equivalent to acquire + -ition.
Example Sentences
- "The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself."
- "That graphite tennis racquet is quite an acquisition."
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