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Acquisition
01
the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
acquisitions
Examples
The company announced its acquisition of a smaller competitor to expand its market share.
02
a skill or competence developed through practice or instruction
Examples
Language acquisition is easier in early childhood.
03
the mental activity involved in learning or internalizing information
Examples
Researchers study the acquisition of memory in young children.
04
an item, skill, or trait that has been obtained or gained
Examples
His latest acquisition is a vintage motorcycle.
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