What does purchasing mean?
Purchasing means present participle and gerund of purchase.
Purchasing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of purchase.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of purchase
- An act or process of making a purchase.
- (business, government) A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment.
- A part of an organization that manages such processes
Example Sentences
As our exports and imports are now nearly in balance, it is assumed that such bargaining, if agreed to, would induce the debtor nations to greatly increase their purchasings from us […]
Synonyms for purchasing
Antonyms for purchasing
Related Words
Word Forms
- purchasings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for purchasing?
Common synonyms include procurement, buying.
What is the opposite of purchasing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use purchasing in a sentence?
As our exports and imports are now nearly in balance, it is assumed that such bargaining, if agreed to, would induce the debtor nations to greatly increase their purchasings from us […]
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