procurement
/pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: procurements
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The purchasing department of a company.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.
Noun
Examples
He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies.
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 “procurement” mean?
The purchasing department of a company.
Is “procurement” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.