B2 noun Neutro

Acquisition

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Exemplos

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1

Language acquisition is much easier for children than for adults.

Language acquisition is much easier for children than for adults.

2

The university announced the acquisition of a rare manuscript collection for its library.

The university announced the acquisition of a rare manuscript collection for its library.

3

Check out my latest acquisition—a vintage record player from the flea market!

Check out my latest acquisition—a vintage record player from the flea market!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acquisition
Verb
acquire
Adjetivo
acquisitive
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Dica de memorização

To Acquire is to get; an Acquisition is the 'Action' of getting.

Quiz rápido

The firm’s aggressive ______ strategy led to it owning five smaller competitors within two years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acquisition

Exemplos

1

Language acquisition is much easier for children than for adults.

everyday

Language acquisition is much easier for children than for adults.

2

The university announced the acquisition of a rare manuscript collection for its library.

formal

The university announced the acquisition of a rare manuscript collection for its library.

3

Check out my latest acquisition—a vintage record player from the flea market!

informal

Check out my latest acquisition—a vintage record player from the flea market!

4

The study explores the correlation between corporate acquisition and market volatility.

academic

The study explores the correlation between corporate acquisition and market volatility.

5

This acquisition will allow us to expand into the European market immediately.

business

This acquisition will allow us to expand into the European market immediately.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acquisition
Verb
acquire
Adjetivo
acquisitive

Colocações comuns

hostile acquisition hostile acquisition
recent acquisition recent acquisition
target acquisition target acquisition
acquisition strategy acquisition strategy
data acquisition data acquisition

Frases Comuns

talent acquisition

the process of finding and hiring skilled workers

acquisition cost

the total price paid to purchase an asset

customer acquisition

the process of gaining new customers

Frequentemente confundido com

Acquisition vs Requirement

An acquisition is something you have gained; a requirement is something you need.

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Notas de uso

In business, an acquisition is often called a 'takeover' if it is done against the wishes of the target company's management.

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Erros comuns

Often misspelled as 'aquisition' (forgetting the 'c').

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Dica de memorização

To Acquire is to get; an Acquisition is the 'Action' of getting.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'acquisitio', from 'acquirere' (to get in addition).

Padrões gramaticais

acquisition of [something] to make an acquisition
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Contexto cultural

Silicon Valley is famous for the 'acquire-hire' strategy, where companies are bought primarily for their talented employees.

Quiz rápido

The firm’s aggressive ______ strategy led to it owning five smaller competitors within two years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acquisition

Mais palavras de business

implement

B2

To implement means to start using a plan, system, or law to make it happen or put it into action. It involves the practical step of carrying out a strategy or policy that has been officially agreed upon.

innovation

B2

Innovation refers to the process of creating or implementing a new idea, method, or product that significantly improves an existing situation. It is commonly used in business and technology to describe breakthroughs that lead to growth or efficiency.

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Asset

B2

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Dividend

B2

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Expenditure

B2

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

Investment

B2

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

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