B2 noun Formal

acquisition

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

Acquisition refers to the process of obtaining or gaining something, such as a new skill, a physical object, or a company. It is frequently used to describe how people learn languages naturally or how businesses buy other businesses.

Exemplos

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1

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

2

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

3

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acquisition
Verb
acquire
Advérbio
acquisitively
Adjetivo
acquisitive
Relacionado
acquirer
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'A-QUIRE'. To acquire something, you must 'get it' like a choir gets a new singer.

Quiz rápido

The company's recent __________ of its main competitor helped it dominate the market.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acquisition

Exemplos

1

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

everyday

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

2

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

formal

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

3

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

informal

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

4

The study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.

academic

The study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.

5

The multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.

business

The multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acquisition
Verb
acquire
Advérbio
acquisitively
Adjetivo
acquisitive
Relacionado
acquirer

Colocações comuns

language acquisition language acquisition
mergers and acquisitions mergers and acquisitions
data acquisition data acquisition
skill acquisition skill acquisition
recent acquisition recent acquisition

Frases Comuns

talent acquisition

talent acquisition

acquisition of wealth

acquisition of wealth

hostile acquisition

hostile acquisition

Frequentemente confundido com

acquisition vs accumulation

Accumulation refers to the gradual gathering of things over time, whereas acquisition is the specific act of gaining one thing.

acquisition vs requirement

Learners sometimes confuse the sounds; a requirement is something necessary, while an acquisition is something gained.

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Notas de uso

Acquisition is a formal word. Use it in professional, academic, or business contexts; for everyday items, 'purchase' or 'find' is more common unless you are being slightly humorous or precise.

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Erros comuns

Don't use 'acquisition' when you simply mean 'buying groceries.' It is reserved for more significant assets or the process of learning complex skills.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'A-QUIRE'. To acquire something, you must 'get it' like a choir gets a new singer.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'acquisitio', derived from 'acquirere' which means 'to get in addition to'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as a countable noun when referring to objects (the museum's acquisitions). Used as an uncountable noun when referring to the process (language acquisition). Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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Contexto cultural

In the corporate world, 'M&A' (Mergers and Acquisitions) is a very common term for the department that handles buying other companies.

Quiz rápido

The company's recent __________ of its main competitor helped it dominate the market.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acquisition

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