Acquiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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acquiring

 

[ ษ™หˆkwaษชrษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business

Obtaining or gaining possession of something, often through effort or purchase.

Synonyms

attain, gain, obtain, procure, secure

Examples of usage

  • The company is acquiring a new office building.
  • She spent years acquiring knowledge in her field.
  • He is interested in acquiring vintage cars.
  • We are acquiring new customers through our marketing efforts.
  • The process of acquiring a new language can be challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquiring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adquirindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคชเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erwerben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperoleh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะพะฑัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nabywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ๅพ—ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acquรฉrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adquiriendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท edinme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํš๋“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญskรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรญskavanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Žทๅพ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridobivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถflun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒซแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ldษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adquiriendo

Etymology

The word 'acquiring' comes from the Old French word 'acquerir', which is derived from the Latin word 'acquirere', meaning 'to gain'. The concept of acquiring has been essential throughout history, as individuals and organizations strive to obtain resources, knowledge, and possessions. Whether through trade, conquest, or innovation, the act of acquiring has shaped human civilization.

See also: acquirable, acquirer, acquirers, acquisition, acquisitiveness, reacquire.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,746 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.