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Plural
acquisitions
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the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable
- The company announced its acquisition of a smaller competitor to expand its market share.
- She was instrumental in negotiating the acquisition of the historic building for use as a cultural center.
- The art collector's latest acquisition is a rare painting by a renowned artist.
- The acquisition of new technology will enhance the company's ability to innovate and compete in the market.
- The government approved the acquisition of land for the construction of a new highway.
2
a skill or competence developed through practice or instruction
- Language acquisition is easier in early childhood.
- Her acquisition of coding skills helped her land a tech job.
- The course focused on the acquisition of leadership techniques.
- Acquisition of musical ability requires consistent practice.
- His acquisition of negotiation skills proved valuable in business.
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the mental activity involved in learning or internalizing information
- Researchers study the acquisition of memory in young children.
- The acquisition of knowledge is central to education.
- Cognitive scientists explore how acquisition of language occurs.
- The book discusses the acquisition of moral reasoning.
- Acquisition of new concepts depends on prior understanding.
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an item, skill, or trait that has been obtained or gained
- His latest acquisition is a vintage motorcycle.
- The company's new acquisition will be integrated next quarter.
- That skill is a valuable acquisition for any team.
- The library's acquisitions include rare historical texts.
- Her calm demeanor is a hard-won acquisition from years of practice.