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

Because of its advanced capabilities and high procurement costs, which often exceed $80 million per aircraft depending on the variant, the F-35 program is closely watched by defense analysts and policymakers around the world. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026

Noem's controversial memo, first signed on June 11, 2025, required the secretary to personally approve any DHS contract or grant above $100,000, inserting the secretary's office into thousands of procurement decisions that had previously been handled below the Cabinet level. —Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

Efforts in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Senegal include local currency financing and pooled procurement support. —ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026

When supply conditions shift, businesses often start reviewing procurement plans, supplier diversity, and pricing risk. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 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