procurement

noun

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

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Apple’s Strategy in Procurement Apple does not believe in win/win procurement or vested outsourcing. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 But restarting the procurement process for a private vendor to operate the lottery's day-to-day operations might prove problematic, according to a former Lottery Commission officer who once oversaw that exercise. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 The district has been trying for two years to get approval for a new technology contract, but the process has been mired by complaints from vendors and some School Board members about whether the procurement process has been fair. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025 Berling most recently was with Andersen Corp. as an IT manager of device management and procurement. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for procurement

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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

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