purchase order

noun

: a formal document that is used by an employee to request that something be purchased by a company

Examples of purchase order in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This collaboration marks a significant milestone with an initial purchase order for 50 units of the Phantom, Vision Marine's innovative rotomolded, recyclable boat, and the establishment of an exclusive distributorship agreement for South Florida. Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024 Von Ohain’s purchase order shows the car was equipped with enhanced features available only to Tesla customers who purchase Full Self-Driving, such as the ability to recognize and react to stop signs and traffic lights. Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 The federal money, distributed to jurisdictions across the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, must be obligated by Dec. 31, meaning the funds are assigned to a contract, purchase order or invoice that’s been approved by the city. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 This purchase order signifies Nautical Ventures Marine Group's confidence in the Phantom's market potential and its commitment to promoting greener marine solutions. Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024 Like many Tesla employees, von Ohain received the feature — then a $10,000 option — free with his employee discount, according to Bass and a purchase order reviewed by The Post. Talia Trackim, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024 As of April, 52% of that money had been spent; 17% was attached to a contract or purchase order; 26% was planned according to district priorities and 5% remained unbudgeted. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Improvements to Ramp Plus include purchase order enhancements, collaboration tools, and an activity feed. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024 Two days after the men argued over a purchase order, a captain in the department pulled over an S.U.V. carrying the administrator, Michael Thompson. Rachel Axon Rory Doyle For The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023

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“Purchase order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purchase%20order. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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