acquirement

noun

ac·quire·ment | \ ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

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Definition of acquirement

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

2 : the act of acquiring

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

Recent Examples on the Web The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast. — Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, "Tampa investment firm acquires Mobile apartment complex for $33 million," 3 May 2021 The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, "Girlfriends, Sister, Sister, and a Slew of Classic Black Sitcoms Are Coming to Netflix," 29 July 2020 The ongoing Covid-19 period is a tough phase of capital acquirement for many firms and these blanket restrictions can have an impact on fundraising. — Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India, "India’s new aversion to Chinese investment will hurt its own businesses," 4 June 2020 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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“Acquirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquirement. Accessed 11 May. 2021.

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