acquirement

noun

ac·quire·ment | \ ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of acquirement

1 : a skill of mind or body usually resulting from continued endeavor

2 : the act of acquiring

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Examples of acquirement in a Sentence

the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena

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Many fans believe that improvements need to be made with the acquirement of Virgil van Dijk in defence. — SI.com, "Liverpool Legend Advises Club to Replace Roberto Firmino With €65m-Rated Goal Machine," 8 Oct. 2017

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