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acquirer

/əˈkwaɪ.ə.ɹəɹ/
ac · quir · er
Plural:acquirers
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• noun

1

A person or corporate entity that obtains, buys, or takes possession of something, especially a company purchasing another firm in a merger or takeover.

Example

"The board of directors evaluated several bids before selecting a strategic acquirer for the software division."

2

A bank or financial institution that processes credit or debit card payments on behalf of a merchant.

Example

"The retail chain switched to a new payment acquirer to reduce its transaction processing fees."

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• Rhymes for acquirer

• Nearby Words

acquirable
acquire
acquirement
acquirer
acquisition
acquisitively
acquit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'acquire' (derived from Old French 'aquerre' and Latin 'acquirere', meaning 'to get in addition') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acquirer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acquirer
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