acquisition
Translation
acquisition, purchase, takeover
Examples
The company announced a major acquisition.
The company announced a major acquisition.
Language acquisition starts at a young age.
Language acquisition starts at a young age.
The museum's latest acquisition is a Picasso.
The museum's latest acquisition is a Picasso.
Grammar Patterns
((an acquisition)) the act of buying a company The company announced a major acquisition.
((the acquisition of sth.)) the process of learning or getting sth. Language acquisition starts at a young age.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purchase, takeover, learning, attainment
Etymology
From Latin 'acquisitio', from 'acquirere' (to get in addition). The suffix '-tion' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'action' of 'acquiring' something. The '-tion' ending often signifies an action or result.