purchase order
noun
: a formal document that is used by an employee to request that something be purchased by a company
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At most stores, proof of purchase is required, like your receipt or purchase order number.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
At most retailers, proof of purchase is required, like your receipt or purchase order number.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
While a full purchase order has not been publicly confirmed, recent reports indicate that France plans to equip its future carrier with three EMALS catapult tracks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
More importantly for corporate adoption, XDC incorporates ISO 20022 messaging standards, allowing blockchain transactions to include invoice numbers, purchase order references, and regulatory codes required by enterprise accounting systems.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
At most retailers, proof of purchase is required, like your receipt or purchase order number.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
While a full purchase order has not been publicly confirmed, recent reports indicate that France plans to equip its future carrier with three EMALS catapult tracks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
More importantly for corporate adoption, XDC incorporates ISO 20022 messaging standards, allowing blockchain transactions to include invoice numbers, purchase order references, and regulatory codes required by enterprise accounting systems.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purchase order
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“Purchase order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purchase%20order. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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