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
But experts said the process of kicking the tires on a chatbot should happen long before procurement begins.
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI.
—Por Remko Van Hoek Y Mary Lacity, Harvard Business Review, 9 July 2025
To handle the shifting demand, GAO says shipyards should smooth the workflow through large, consistent federal vessel procurements.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Once relegated to cost control, procurement must now become a strategic nerve center.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI.
—Por Remko Van Hoek Y Mary Lacity, Harvard Business Review, 9 July 2025
To handle the shifting demand, GAO says shipyards should smooth the workflow through large, consistent federal vessel procurements.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Once relegated to cost control, procurement must now become a strategic nerve center.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for procurement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
Noun
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The Canucks’ biggest offseason acquisition was a forward capable of playing at the top of the lineup, but best suited to playing in the middle six.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Speculation has been mounting in recent months over whether the company could become an acquisition target.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Co-designing automation with employees invites ownership, preserves purpose and affirms dignity—because progress without participation breeds resistance, not resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The legal contract protects their land from development indefinitely, even if its ownership changes.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
Noun
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On July 19, Princess Gabriella of Monaco appeared with her family to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her father Prince Albert's accession to the throne at Place du Palais.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Ai-Da previously painted Queen Elizabeth II for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee marking the 70th anniversary of the late royal’s accession, and the portraits of mother and son stood side by side at the Geneva unveiling.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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