Acquisition (noun)

  1. The act of acquiring or obtaining ownership of a thing or property.
  2. The thing or property that is acquired or obtained.
  3. The act of gaining knowledge or skill in a particular field.

Origin:

The word 'acquisition' originated from the latin word 'acquisitio' which means 'the act of acquiring or gaining something.'.

Examples:

  1. The acquisition of the company was a major business deal.
  2. The acquisition of the painting was a great addition to the museum's collection.
  3. The acquisition of a new language is a difficult but rewarding process.
  4. The acquisition of the latest technology has improved the efficiency of the company.
  5. The acquisition of the property was completed last month.
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