Word
acquisition
Meanings
the act of obtaining or gaining something
something that has been obtained, especially something valuable or useful
a business deal in which one company buys another company or its assets
Definition
Acquisition is the act of getting something or the thing that is obtained, especially in business or learning.
An acquisition is the process of obtaining or gaining something, such as a skill, knowledge, or a valuable object. It can also refer to the thing that is gained. In business, an acquisition commonly means one company buying another company or its assets. The word often appears in formal contexts like management, education, and research.
Examples
- Our team’s acquisition of advanced analytics skills transformed how we interpret customer behavior.
- The university celebrated its acquisition of a rare manuscript that strengthens the library’s research collection.
- His acquisition of the smaller competitor triggered major changes in staffing and product strategy.
- They announced the acquisition after months of negotiations, but they avoided sharing details until the integration plan was ready.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse acquisition with achievement, but acquisition emphasizes obtaining or gaining something rather than accomplishing a goal.
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