acquisition
noun
ac·qui·si·tion
ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən 
plural acquisitions
1
: the act of acquiring something
acquisition of property
the acquisition of knowledge
2
: something or someone acquired or gained
The team announced two new acquisitions.
Examples of acquisition in a Sentence
Steven Schwartzman, the billionaire CEO of Blackstone, suffers no personal liquidity problems. But his firm, and others like it—have had to call off a series of proposed acquisitions because they can't get financing.
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Daniel Gross, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2008
The gifting of books, too, endured as a legacy of our book hunting. I quickly learned not to ask for newly published books as birthday or Christmas presents, since they provided my father with too little of a challenge. The measure of a gift's value was the amount of thought and effort that went into its acquisition.
—Charles Mitchell, Bloomsbury Review, November/December 2002
McKnight and Ward, free-agent acquisitions who each have only one full season as a starter, have brought much-needed speed to the position. But rookie Chris Chambers, a second-round draft pick from Wisconsin, is the jewel.
—Jeffri Chadiha, Sports Illustrated, 1 Oct. 2000
the country's acquisition of new ships
The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores.
The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
Daniel Gross, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2008
The gifting of books, too, endured as a legacy of our book hunting. I quickly learned not to ask for newly published books as birthday or Christmas presents, since they provided my father with too little of a challenge. The measure of a gift's value was the amount of thought and effort that went into its acquisition.
—Charles Mitchell, Bloomsbury Review, November/December 2002
McKnight and Ward, free-agent acquisitions who each have only one full season as a starter, have brought much-needed speed to the position. But rookie Chris Chambers, a second-round draft pick from Wisconsin, is the jewel.
—Jeffri Chadiha, Sports Illustrated, 1 Oct. 2000
the country's acquisition of new ships
The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores.
The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
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Flush from a $400 million investment last year led by private equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners and entertainment giant Banijay Group, The Independents has been on an acquisition spree, betting on scale and geographical reach to counter a luxury downturn.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
In lieu of moving to another conglomerate, the brand will now operate under a new ownership structure intent on fueling existing and new content franchises and future partnerships and acquisitions down the line.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
Discovery more freedom to pursue other strategies, such as a spin off, sale of certain assets, or acquisitions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The acquisition would be a risky one, but the Red Sox's needs remain for starting pitching, and the clock is ticking as the free agent market shrinks by the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
In lieu of moving to another conglomerate, the brand will now operate under a new ownership structure intent on fueling existing and new content franchises and future partnerships and acquisitions down the line.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
Discovery more freedom to pursue other strategies, such as a spin off, sale of certain assets, or acquisitions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The acquisition would be a risky one, but the Red Sox's needs remain for starting pitching, and the clock is ticking as the free agent market shrinks by the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Acquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquisition. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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acquisition
noun
ac·qui·si·tion
ˌak-wə-ˈzish-ən
1
: the act of acquiring
2
: something acquired
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acquisition
noun
ac·qui·si·tion
ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən
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