purchasing
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: purchasings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act or process of making a purchase.
Noun
Examples
As our exports and imports are now nearly in balance, it is assumed that such bargaining, if agreed to, would induce the debtor nations to greatly increase their purchasings from us […]
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
A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “purchasing” mean?
An act or process of making a purchase.
Is “purchasing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.