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Definition of acquisition

acquisition

/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
ac · qui · si · tion
Plural:acquisitions
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Adjective:acquisitional
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• noun

1

An asset, object, or another company bought or obtained, typically by a library, museum, or business.

Example

"The software giant announced its latest corporate acquisition earlier this morning."

2

The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality, or the act of obtaining something.

Example

"Early childhood is a critical period for natural language acquisition."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Old French from Latin acquisitio ('a getting, obtaining'), a noun of action derived from acquirere ('to get in addition, accumulate'), composed of ad- ('to') and quaerere ('to seek, obtain').

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