procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt How to pronounce procurement (audio)
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Synonyms of procurementnext
: the act or process of procuring
especially : the obtaining of military supplies by a government

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When merchandising is accountable for inventory turns alongside margin, procurement decisions improve. — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 During recent reviews of Education Stabilization Fund spending, many districts across the country were found to lack appropriate inventorying of purchases, which is in direct violation of federal procurement requirements. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The milestones include judicial independence, anti-corruption, and public procurement measures. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2026 In addition, the school did not adhere to some state procurement laws and didn’t adequately verify certain payments, the audit said. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procurement

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of procurement was in the 14th century

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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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procurement

noun
pro·​cure·​ment
1
: the act of procuring
2
: the purchasing, leasing, renting, or selling of materials, services, equipment, or construction

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