What does acquisition mean?
Acquisition means The act or process of acquiring..
Acquisition
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ · noun
Meaning
The act or process of acquiring..
Definitions by Sense
- The act or process of acquiring.
- The thing acquired or gained; a gain.
- (computing) The process of sampling signals that measure real world physical conditions and converting these signals into digital numeric values that can be manipulated by a computer.
Example Sentences
The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.
That graphite tennis racquet is quite an acquisition.
Synonyms for acquisition
Antonyms for acquisition
Related Words
Word Forms
- acquisitions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for acquisition?
Common synonyms include accession, acquirement, procuration, procurement.
What is the opposite of acquisition?
Possible antonyms include abandonment, deperdition, loss.
How do you use acquisition in a sentence?
The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.
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