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Obtaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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obtaining

 

[ Ι™bˈteΙͺnΙͺΕ‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

The process of obtaining or gaining access to information or data.

Synonyms

acquiring, fetching, receiving

Examples of usage

  • Obtaining the necessary data for the analysis was time-consuming.
  • The obtaining of user consent is crucial for data processing.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To acquire, get, or come into possession of something.

Synonyms

acquire, attain, secure

Examples of usage

  • She obtained a copy of the report from the archives.
  • The company managed to obtain a patent for their invention.

Etymology

The word 'obtain' originated from the Latin word 'obtinere', which means 'to hold, keep, or maintain'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to get or acquire'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, primarily in legal and formal contexts.

See also: obtain, obtainable, obtained, unobtainable, unobtainably, unobtained.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,762, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.