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acquisition

 

[ ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The process of obtaining something, typically through a legal or official process.

Synonyms

acquiring, gaining, obtaining

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.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

The purchase of one business entity by another, often through buying a majority of its shares.

Synonyms

buyout, merger, takeover

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,581, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.