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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The summit on May 19 centered for the time being around a defense pact, cybersecurity cooperation and joint defense investment/procurement, EU access to British waters for fish. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 While the state's previous protocol included pages of detailed instructions on procurement, storage, testing and transfer for the chemicals, the new protocol has just one page outlining details for pentobarbital. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 23 May 2025 The agents, most of which are set to be available by the end of 2025, can perform a variety of tasks; one handles sourcing and procurement, while another creates and manages quotes and still another orchestrates stock and handles in-store inventory details. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025 The fresh agreement could also pave the way for British companies to fully participate in the European Union’s new 150-billion-euro loan program for defense procurement. Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 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 29 May. 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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