procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt How to pronounce procurement (audio)
prō-
Synonyms of procurementnext
: the act or process of procuring
especially : the obtaining of military supplies by a government

Examples of procurement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Government procurement is supposed to break that stalemate by creating predictable demand, but the funding hasn't kept pace with the mandates. Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 The mayor’s team should infuse job quality considerations throughout the contracting process, including working extensively with procurement officials. Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026 If projects advance beyond the evaluation stage, Ameresco is expected to lead engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities for sites deploying NANO Nuclear’s systems. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026 Yet this information can play a significant role in major procurement decisions. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procurement

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of procurement was in the 14th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

Legal Definition

procurement

noun
pro·​cure·​ment
1
: the act of procuring
2
: the purchasing, leasing, renting, or selling of materials, services, equipment, or construction

More from Merriam-Webster on procurement

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!