procurement

noun

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

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The three countries have also expanded defense procurement from countries such as China and Turkey, signaling a broader search for alternatives. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 Brussels is weighing striking back by restricting American access to EU public procurement unless the US opens up its own economy. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 Industrial engineer, quality engineer, procurement coordinator, and mechanical assemblers are among the open roles the company has listed. George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 Its name translates to mechanism for the procurement of electricity storage capacity. IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 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 14 May. 2026.

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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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