procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt How to pronounce procurement (audio)
prō-
: the act or process of procuring
especially : the obtaining of military supplies by a government

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Green Hydrogen market may move to the next phase too, with more procurement tenders in Asia (following Europe’s leadership in 2024) and early set of projects entering construction stage. Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 If SpaceX and other contractors prove unwilling to comply with these requirements, then Congress, NASA, and the Space Force should look elsewhere for their space procurement needs. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 The order provides a waiver on state procurement regulations so that more temporary housing units can be built on people’s properties, allowing residents to remain safely in their communities during the winter while rebuilding. Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025 Holland’s procurement method involved offering AHL deals with a chance for an NHL contract if things worked out. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for procurement 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of procurement was in the 14th century

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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

procurement

noun
pro·​cure·​ment
1
: the act of procuring
2
: the purchasing, leasing, renting, or selling of materials, services, equipment, or construction
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