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- pronunciation:
- ae
kwih
zI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of acquiring.
The corporation's acquisition of these smaller companies turned out to be a mistake.Our son's acquisition of Spanish in such a short time amazed us.- synonyms:
- attainment, procurement, realization
- antonyms:
- loss
- similar words:
- accession, acquirement, annexation, appropriation, derivation, purchase, takeover
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| definition 2: |
something acquired.
The museum is proud of its new acquisitions.- synonyms:
- acquirement, attainment, gain, possession, property
- similar words:
- accession, addition, belongings, derivation, prize, purchase
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| related words: |
accumulation, attainment, buy, find, take |
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