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acquisition

ac·qui·si·tion [ àkwi zísh'n ] (plural ac·qui·si·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. acquiring: the act of acquiring something

2. new possession: something that has recently been bought or obtained

3. skill development: the development of a new skill, practice, or way of doing things
language acquisition

4. locating by radar: the location of an object such as an aircraft or ship by the use of radar or other detector

[14th century. < Latin acquisition-< acquisit-, past participle of acquirere (see acquire)]
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