purchasing
Translation
purchasing, buying, procurement
Examples
The purchasing department is very busy.
The purchasing department is very busy.
He is responsible for all purchasing decisions.
He is responsible for all purchasing decisions.
Grammar Patterns
the act of buying (sth.) The purchasing of new equipment is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buying, acquisition
Etymology
From Old French 'purchacier' (to pursue, acquire), from 'pur-' (for) + 'chacier' (to chase).
Memory Tips
Think of 'chasing' after a product you want to 'purchase'. The act of doing so is 'purchasing'.