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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The county’s contract procurement office now reviews all discretionary fund contracts as well. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 June 2025 The free two-day event features more than 20 workshops, sessions and panel discussions, 30 procurement leaders from agencies such as CalTrans and SDG&E, networking mixer and $2,500 pitch competition along with hands-on support to help small businesses secure government and corporate contracts. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 Which brings us to the College Sports Commission (CSC) and the industry’s latest attempt to clean up the player procurement process. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 The Chinese company has entered into a five-year procurement and brand consulting agreement with Woolrich International to ensure globally consistent efforts in brand positioning, marketing, product development and overall operations. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for procurement

Word History

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 25 Jun. 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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