LEARNit Dictionary
acquisition
noun
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
UK
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
US
C1+
OPAL
1
C1+
the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
اکتساب, بدستآوری, فراگیری, تحصیل, کسب, اخذ
2
C1+
something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable
خریداری, تملک
His latest acquisition is a racehorse.
The money will be spent on acquisitions for the university library.
3
C1+
a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company; the act of buying it
خرید, تملک, خریداری, تصاحب
They have made acquisitions in several EU countries.
the acquisition of shares by employees
The group has announced its first overseas acquisition: a successful software company.
The company has just made another acquisition.