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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His leadership experience also spans strategy, real estate, procurement, M&A, and IT. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 Instead of allowing the county's procurement department to handle outside contractors, the IT department conducted this work internally. Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Other firms are leveraging technology and other tools to manage product procurement and dissemination across markets. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025 The team examined $160 million worth of prime contracts, subcontracts and procurements that the city awarded during the period from 2019 through 2023. Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 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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