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
Considering Canada now spends 80% of its defense procurement funds in the United States, a transition to other sources or a decision to build its defense manufacturing capability would devastate the American defense industry.
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
In Autor’s ideal scenario, government agencies would leverage this influence by tying research grants and A.I. procurement to stricter requirements for product development and real-world testing.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
By simplifying procurement and enabling seamless data orchestration, Ivalua empowers organizations to operate with greater efficiency, accuracy and agility while elevating procurement teams from a back-office function to a strategic enterprise service.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaders need to bring that intelligence into the center—tied directly to pricing, procurement, inventory, and customer strategy.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
In Autor’s ideal scenario, government agencies would leverage this influence by tying research grants and A.I. procurement to stricter requirements for product development and real-world testing.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
By simplifying procurement and enabling seamless data orchestration, Ivalua empowers organizations to operate with greater efficiency, accuracy and agility while elevating procurement teams from a back-office function to a strategic enterprise service.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaders need to bring that intelligence into the center—tied directly to pricing, procurement, inventory, and customer strategy.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
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Without a proactive approach to executive talent acquisition, many CPG businesses risk leadership gaps that could stall growth and innovation.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Following its acquisition by the UAE’s leading real estate specialist, Aldar, London Square is now refocusing on the prime luxury property market, with a number of exciting high-profile developments launching this year.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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That transformation, from role player to multimillionaire businessman, stood out in a league where endorsements and flashy purchases were often more visible than equity or ownership.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What to Know The Kremlin had said it is aligned with Trump's recent comments on Crimea that the Black Sea peninsula is lost to Ukraine and its ownership is not a point of discussion in the peace negotiations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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China used its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 to launch a multidecade attack on those who sought to do business with them; Trump’s latest tariffs are the most aggressive effort to fight back.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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During Queen Elizabeth's reign and before Charles' accession to the throne, the couple often skipped the royal family's gathering, instead spending Easter in Scotland.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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