PROCUREMENT Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

procurement

noun

Definition of procurement

as in acquisition

the act of obtaining (something) The museum is touting the procurement of several recently discovered artifacts.

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Recent Examples of procurement During recent reviews of Education Stabilization Fund spending, many districts across the country were found to lack appropriate inventorying of purchases, which is in direct violation of federal procurement requirements. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The milestones include judicial independence, anti-corruption, and public procurement measures. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2026 In addition, the school did not adhere to some state procurement laws and didn’t adequately verify certain payments, the audit said. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026 Havilah, who has led the institution since 2018, will stand aside while the New South Wales government investigates governance and procurement matters. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procurement

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The acquisition boosted traffic to 20 trains a day through Barrington, up from three previously.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
The late loss of Enzo Fernandez confirmed Chelsea’s remarkable ability to turn a profit on their acquisitions, but the failure to replace him leaves a yawning gap in their midfield.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of acquisition

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The government also has cracked down on foreigners who overstay visas or seek to circumvent property-ownership regulations, while also shortening visa-free stays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Then, Berry traded arguably the NFL’s most dominant player, Myles Garrett, and ownership and Berry endorsed Monken giving Deshaun Watson one more chance.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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The question put to the Nordic nation of nearly 400,000 was whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Iceland’s foreign minister told local media that the negotiations to reach an accession deal could take 18 months.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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