acquisition
//ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən//
Noun
acquisitionSingular
acquisitionsPlural
1
The act or process of acquiring or gaining possession of something
The acquisition of new skills is essential for career development.
2
Something that has been acquired, especially a valuable or desirable object or asset
The painting is the museum's most recent acquisition.
3
The purchase of one company by another company
The acquisition of the smaller firm was completed last month.
4
The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality
Language acquisition is easier for children than adults.