acquisition
Translation
acquisition, takeover
Examples
The company announced a major acquisition.
The company announced a major acquisition.
Language acquisition is easiest for young children.
Language acquisition is easiest for young children.
The museum's latest acquisition is a famous painting.
The museum's latest acquisition is a famous painting.
Grammar Patterns
((an acquisition)) ((of sth.)) the act of buying or getting (sth.) The acquisition of the new company was completed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purchase, takeover (business); learning (knowledge)
Etymology
From Latin 'acquirere' (to get, obtain). The suffix '-tion' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'acquire'. Think of the 'action' of acquiring something, like a company or a new skill.