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acquisition

Pronunciation: [/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/]

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Learn how to use acquisition in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) the act of gaining or obtaining something, especially a new asset or company. It's like when a company buys another company to grow.

Example

The company announced the acquisition of a new tech startup.

Example

The acquisition of that failing business proved to be a mistake.

Example

How does the acquisition of new assets benefit the company?

Context: “learning”

(noun) the process of gaining knowledge or skills through study, experience, or training. Like when you learn to ride a bike or read a book.

Example

Her acquisition of language skills was remarkable after just a few months in a foreign country.

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His poor acquisition of math concepts led to low grades in school.

Example

How important is language acquisition for a student learning a new language?

How to pronounce acquisition

Pronunciation: [/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/]

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