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acquirement

noun
ac·​quire·​ment | \ É™-ˈkwÄ«(-É™)r-mÉ™nt How to pronounce acquirement (audio) \

Definition of acquirement

1 : a skill of mind or body usually resulting from continued endeavor
2 : the act of acquiring
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Synonyms & Antonyms for acquirement

Synonyms

accomplishment, achievement, attainment, baby, coup, success, triumph

Antonyms

nonachievement

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Examples of acquirement in a Sentence

the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena

Recent Examples on the Web

 Many fans believe that improvements need to be made with the acquirement of Virgil van Dijk in defence. — SI.com, "Liverpool Legend Advises Club to Replace Roberto Firmino With €65m-Rated Goal Machine," 8 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of acquirement

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for acquirement

acquire + -ment

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