Cool MateMeaning of Acquisition
the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
In simple words: When you get something, like a company or skill.
Acquisition in a sentence
- theories of child language acquisition
- His latest acquisition is a racehorse.
- The money will be spent on acquisitions for the university library.
- They have made acquisitions in several EU countries.
- the acquisition of shares by employees
- The group has announced its first overseas acquisition: a successful software company.
- The company has just made another acquisition.
How to use Acquisition
Used in business contexts to describe obtaining a company or asset. Less appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
acquisition + object
Memory hint
Think of 'a-quire' like getting something new.
Related words
Collocations with Acquisition
Synonyms for Acquisition
- purchase
- procurement
- obtainment
- capture
- acquirement
Opposites of Acquisition
- divestiture
- sale
Common mistakes with Acquisition
- Confusing with 'acquire' which refers to the action of getting.
- Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'buy' are better.
- Mispronouncing the word with emphasis on the wrong syllable.
Acquisition appears in
Acquisition in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
استحواذ, اكتساب
لما تحصل على حاجة، زي شركة أو مهارة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অধিগ্রহণ
যখন আপনি কিছু পান, যেমন একটি কোম্পানি বা দক্ষতা।
- GermanDeutsch
Erwerb
Wenn du etwas bekommst, wie eine Firma oder eine Fähigkeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Adquisición
Cuando obtienes algo, como una empresa o una habilidad.
- Persianفارسی
اکتساب
وقتی یه چیزی رو میگیری، مثلاً یه شرکت یا یه مهارت.
- FrenchFrançais
Acquisition
Quand tu obtiens quelque chose, comme une entreprise ou une compétence.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्राप्ति, अधिग्रहण, अर्जन
जब आप कोई चीज़ हासिल करते हो, जैसे कोई कंपनी या कोई हुनर।
- ItalianItaliano
Acquisizione
Quando ottieni qualcosa, come un'azienda o un'abilità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aquisição
Quando você consegue algo, como uma empresa ou uma habilidade.
- RussianРусский
Приобретение
Когда ты что-то получаешь, например, компанию или навык.
- Urduاردو
حاصل کرنا، حاصل کرنا
جب آپ کچھ حاصل کرتے ہیں، جیسے کمپنی یا ہنر۔
- Chinese中文
收购
当你获得某物，比如公司或技能。
More words like Acquisition
- Purchase
- Procurement
- Capture
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Frequently asked questions about Acquisition
What does Acquisition mean?
When you get something, like a company or skill.
What is the definition of Acquisition?
the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
How do you use Acquisition in a sentence?
theories of child language acquisition
Can you give another example of Acquisition?
His latest acquisition is a racehorse.
What are synonyms for Acquisition?
Common alternatives include purchase, procurement, obtainment, capture, acquirement.
What is the opposite of Acquisition?
Opposite meanings include divestiture, sale.
What words go with Acquisition?
It commonly pairs with big, major, substantial, complete, make, big, major, substantial, complete, make, big, major, substantial, complete, make.
What are common mistakes when using Acquisition?
Confusing with 'acquire' which refers to the action of getting. Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'buy' are better. Mispronouncing the word with emphasis on the wrong syllable.
How do you pronounce Acquisition?
US: /["/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Acquisition formal or informal?
"Acquisition" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Acquisition?
Used in business contexts to describe obtaining a company or asset. Less appropriate in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Acquisition?
"Acquisition" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.