What does deacquisition mean?
Deacquisition means Deselection, weeding, getting rid of things previously acquired; often, selling them off..
Deacquisition
/ˌdiːækwɪˈzɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
Deselection, weeding, getting rid of things previously acquired; often, selling them off..
Definitions by Sense
- Deselection, weeding, getting rid of things previously acquired; often, selling them off.
- Synonym of deaccession.
Example Sentences
Although the Board of Regents already has rules governing deacquisition by the cultural institutions it oversees, “these regulations go further,” James C. Dawson, chairman of the Regents’ cultural education committee, said.
Synonyms for deacquisition
Antonyms for deacquisition
Related Words
Word Forms
- deacquisitions
- deacquisitioning
- deacquisitioned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deacquisition?
Common synonyms include deaccession.
What is the opposite of deacquisition?
Possible antonyms include acquisition.
How do you use deacquisition in a sentence?
Although the Board of Regents already has rules governing deacquisition by the cultural institutions it oversees, “these regulations go further,” James C. Dawson, chairman of the Regents’ cultural education committee, said.
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