acquisition

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu erwerben oder zu erhalten, z. B. ein Unternehmen, einen Vermögenswert, eine Fähigkeit oder Wissen.

A noun referring to the act of obtaining or gaining possession of something, such as a company, asset, skill, or knowledge.

1. B2formal

   The act of obtaining or gaining something, especially knowledge or a skill.

   Erwerb

   • Language acquisition is a complex process.
   • The acquisition of new skills takes time and practice.
   • Her acquisition of the property was completed last month.

   Synonymeattainmentobtainmentprocurement

   Antonymedeprivationlossrelinquishmentsurrender

2. Business purchaseB2formalbusiness

   The purchase of one company by another, or the asset bought.

   Übernahme

   • The company announced the acquisition of a smaller competitor.
   • The acquisition cost the firm over a billion dollars.
   • Shareholders approved the acquisition of the new technology firm.

   Synonymebuyoutpurchasetakeover

3. Something acquiredB2formal

   An item or asset that has been obtained or bought.

   Erwerb

   • The museum's latest acquisition is a rare painting.
   • He showed off his new acquisition, a vintage car.
   • The library's acquisition of rare books was celebrated.

   Synonymeadditionassetbuygainpossessionprocurementpropertypurchase