acquisition
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: acquisitions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of acquiring.
Noun
Examples
The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.
Noun
Examples
That graphite tennis racquet is quite an acquisition.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “acquisition” mean?
The act or process of acquiring.
Is “acquisition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.