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ac·qui·si·tion
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noun
noun: acquisition; plural noun: acquisitions
1.
an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
synonyms: purchase, buy, gain, accession, addition, investment, possession More
"the boat is a new acquisition"
an act of purchase of one company by another.
"there were many acquisitions among travel agents"
buying or obtaining an asset or object.
"Western culture places a high value on material acquisition"
synonyms: obtaining, acquirement, gaining, earning, winning, procurement, collection More
"the acquisition of funds"
2.
the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.
"the acquisition of management skills"