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| ac·qui·si·tion [ àkwi zísh'n ] (plural ac·qui·si·tions) |
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1. acquiring: the act of acquiring something
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2. new possession: something that has recently been bought or obtained
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3. skill development: the development of a new skill, practice, or way of doing things
  language acquisition
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4. locating by radar: the location of an object such as an aircraft or ship by the use of radar or other detector
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| [14th century. < Latin acquisition-< acquisit-, past participle of acquirere (see acquire)] |
