acquirement

noun

ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt How to pronounce acquirement (audio)
Definition of acquirementnext
as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena

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Recent Examples of acquirement The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026 While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed Drake’s acquirement, notably fans have long desired the ability to curate their own radio stations within the GTA universe. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025 Psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune. — USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn. — Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023 Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating. — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast. — Tandra Smith | [email protected], al, 3 May 2021 The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquirement
  1. achievement
  2. success
  3. accomplishment
  4. attainment
Noun
  • Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievement
Noun
  • Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • No North American sports franchise can claim such an accomplishment since the Shaq- and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers from 2000 to 2002.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And yet, in Wembanyama’s eyes — and those of his teammates — those accomplishments amount to little more than a prelude.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Noun
  • The state ranked first in cultural diversity and linguistic diversity, while also ranking second in racial and ethnic diversity and educational-attainment diversity.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The actual term is narrower, and research has found traditional hypergamy declining as women’s educational attainment has risen.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainment

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