procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt 

prō-

: 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

Hochul, in signing the order, directed the Department of Public Service (DPS) to consider creating the fund to help support the procurement of a clean energy supply and establish an insurance pool to protect against large loads. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The money from Gemcorp will be used by SILQ, which provides services such as procurement, payments, and financing for small businesses. — Ed Clowes, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

The realistic tools are procurement restrictions, rules for government contractors, and the softer pressure that makes a compliance department cautious. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Current procurement projections indicate an acquisition speed of seven to nine aircraft per year once assembly lines reach full capacity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for procurement

• allurement

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