acquirement

noun

ac·​quire·​ment ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt How to pronounce acquirement (audio)
Synonyms of acquirementnext
1
: a skill of mind or body usually resulting from continued endeavor
2
: the act of acquiring

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the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena
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Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune. — USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn. — Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023

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Etymology

acquire + -ment

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of acquirement was in 1607

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“Acquirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquirement. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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acquirement

noun
ac·​quire·​ment ə-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt How to pronounce acquirement (audio)
1
: the act of acquiring
2
: accomplishment sense 3
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