acquisition
ac·qui·si·tion
/ˌækwəˈzıʃən/ noun , pl -tions
1 [ noncount ] : the act of getting or acquiring something: such as
1 a : the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge, etc.
the acquisition of knowledge
foreign language acquisition
1 b : the act of obtaining money, possessions, etc.
the acquisition of wealth
the country's acquisition of new ships
2 [ count ] : something (such as a company or valuable property) that is acquired
The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores.
The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
