acquisition

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce acquisition (audio)
Definition of acquisitionnext
as in accession
something added to an existing supply every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac

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Recent Examples of acquisition This injury leaves the Phillies, with World Series aspirations, still seeking reliable arms and relying on existing players and recent trade deadline acquisitions to navigate their pitching challenges. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The job hits just keep on coming in the northern suburbs from Capital One’s acquisition last year of credit card issuer Discover Financial Services. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Marquez said lining up an acquisition before a road show is pretty common in the tech-IPO world. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Netflix revealed its latest YA acquisition, Sunshine Girls, a coming-of-age series from Brat TV, today, setting the premiere window for December 2026. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquisition
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accession
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  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
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