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purchasing

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

Context: “business”

(noun) the act of buying something or acquiring goods or services in exchange for money. When you go to a store and give money to get something you want, that's purchasing.

Example

The company made a large purchasing order for office supplies.

Example

The purchasing department is experiencing delays in processing orders.

Example

What is the process for purchasing new equipment?

Context: “general”

(verb) to buy something or acquire goods or services in exchange for money. When you go to the mall and buy a new shirt, you are purchasing it.

Example

She decided to purchase a new car after saving for months.

Example

I am not purchasing anything today because I forgot my wallet at home.

Example

Have you finished purchasing the items on your shopping list?

How to pronounce purchasing

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