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Acquisition

Noun

1. The act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, typically by purchasing or obtaining it.

Example sentence: She made an acquisition of a rare vintage watch at the antique auction.

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Noun

2. The process of one company buying another company or its assets.

Example sentence: The technology giant made a strategic acquisition of a smaller start-up to expand their market share.

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Noun

3. The thing that is acquired or obtained.

Example sentence: His vast art collection showcased several valuable acquisitions from different periods.

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Verb

4. The act of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

Example sentence: The archaeologists hoped to acquit the ancient artifacts without damaging them.

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