acquisition
nounfeminine/ɐkiziˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
a·qui·si·ção
Definition
The act or effect of acquiring; the obtaining of something, especially goods or rights.
The acquisition of the new company was announced today.
The acquisition of knowledge is fundamental for growth.
Common collocations
acquisition of assetsdata acquisitionacquisition process
Etymology
Do latim 'acquisitione' (ação de adquirir).