acquisition

• Nom désignant l'action d'obtenir ou d'acquérir quelque chose, comme une entreprise, un actif, une compétence ou une connaissance.

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.

   Action d'acquérir

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

   Synonymesattainmentobtainmentprocurement

   Antonymesdeprivationlossrelinquishmentsurrender

2. Business purchaseB2formalbusiness

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

   Acquisition d'entreprise

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuyoutpurchasetakeover

3. Something acquiredB2formal

   An item or asset that has been obtained or bought.

   Acquisition (chose acquise)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadditionassetbuygainpossessionprocurementpropertypurchase