acquirement

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 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 4 Jun. 2020.

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