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procurement

Pronunciation: [prəˈkjʊrəmənt]

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

Context: “business”

(noun) the process of getting or buying goods and services for a business or organization. It’s like when a school needs new books and someone is responsible for finding and buying them.

Example

The company's procurement department successfully found a great deal on new computers.

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Due to delays in procurement, the project was set back and could not start on time.

Example

What steps do we need to take for the procurement of the new office supplies?

Context: “government”

(noun) the act of obtaining goods and services by government agencies. It’s similar to how a city buys materials to build a park or maintain a road.

Example

The government’s procurement process aimed to support local businesses.

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The report showed that there were issues in the procurement practices of the department.

Example

How does the government ensure fairness in its procurement process?

How to pronounce procurement

Pronunciation: [prəˈkjʊrəmənt]

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