Acquisition: meaning, definitions and examples
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acquisition
[ ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən ]
business
The act of acquiring something, especially a company or a substantial amount of something.
Synonyms
procurement, purchase, takeover
Examples of usage
- The acquisition of the rival company will strengthen our market position.
- The acquisition of new technology will help us stay ahead of the competition.
legal
The process of obtaining something, typically through a legal or official process.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The acquisition of land for the new highway project has been completed.
- The acquisition of a permit is necessary before starting construction.
finance
The purchase of one business entity by another, often through buying a majority of its shares.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The acquisition of the tech startup by the larger corporation was a strategic move.
- The acquisition of the bank by a foreign investor raised concerns about control.
Translations
Translations of the word "acquisition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aquisição
🇮🇳 अधिग्रहण
🇩🇪 Erwerb
🇮🇩 akuisisi
🇺🇦 придбання
🇵🇱 nabycie
🇯🇵 取得
🇫🇷 acquisition
🇪🇸 adquisición
🇹🇷 edinim
🇰🇷 획득
🇸🇦 استحواذ
🇨🇿 nabytí
🇸🇰 nadobudnutie
🇨🇳 收购
🇸🇮 pridobitev
🇮🇸 öflun
🇰🇿 сатып алу
🇬🇪 შეძენა
🇦🇿 satın alma
🇲🇽 adquisición
Word origin
The word 'acquisition' has its origins in the Latin word 'acquisitio', which means 'act of acquiring'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of acquisition has evolved over time, especially in the business and financial contexts, where it now often refers to the purchase or takeover of companies or assets. The term is commonly used in various industries to describe the process of obtaining ownership or control of something.
See also: acquirable, acquirer, acquirers, acquiring, acquisitiveness, reacquire.