The acquisition
Example: The acquisition expands company capabilities
Definition
"The acquisition" refers to the act or process of obtaining or gaining possession of something, often used in business to describe when one company purchases another or acquires new assets or capabilities.
Etymology
The term "acquisition" comes from the Latin word 'acquisitio,' meaning 'a gaining' or 'a getting.' It evolved through Old French before entering English, where it retains the sense of obtaining or securing something. Did you know that in business, acquisitions often reshape industries by combining strengths?
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"The acquisition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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