acquisition
Pronunciation: [/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/]
Word
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?
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