|
|
Definition of Acquisition
1. Noun. The act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something. "The acquisition of one company by another"
Generic synonyms: Acquiring, Getting
Specialized synonyms: Incurring, Moneymaking, Annexation, Pork-barreling, Purchase, Acceptance, Succession, Taking Over, Assumption, Laying Claim, Heritage, Inheritance, Procural, Procurance, Procurement, Regaining, Restitution, Restoration, Return, Buyout
Derivative terms: Acquire
Specialized synonyms: Incurring, Moneymaking, Annexation, Pork-barreling, Purchase, Acceptance, Succession, Taking Over, Assumption, Laying Claim, Heritage, Inheritance, Procural, Procurance, Procurement, Regaining, Restitution, Restoration, Return, Buyout
Derivative terms: Acquire
2. Noun. Something acquired. "A recent acquisition by the museum"
Generic synonyms: Transferred Possession, Transferred Property
Specialized synonyms: Accession, Addition, Purchase, Gift
Specialized synonyms: Accession, Addition, Purchase, Gift
3. Noun. The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge. "The child's acquisition of language"
Exact synonyms: Learning
Generic synonyms: Basic Cognitive Process
Specialized synonyms: Conditioning, Developmental Learning, Digestion, Education, Incorporation, Internalisation, Internalization, Imprinting, Language Learning, Committal To Memory, Memorisation, Memorization, Study, Work, Carry-over, Transfer, Transfer Of Training
Derivative terms: Acquire, Acquire
Generic synonyms: Basic Cognitive Process
Specialized synonyms: Conditioning, Developmental Learning, Digestion, Education, Incorporation, Internalisation, Internalization, Imprinting, Language Learning, Committal To Memory, Memorisation, Memorization, Study, Work, Carry-over, Transfer, Transfer Of Training
Derivative terms: Acquire, Acquire
4. Noun. An ability that has been acquired by training.
Exact synonyms: Accomplishment, Acquirement, Attainment, Skill
Generic synonyms: Ability, Power
Specialized synonyms: Craft, Craftsmanship, Workmanship, Horsemanship, Literacy, Marksmanship, Mastership, Mixology, Numeracy, Oarsmanship, Salesmanship, Seamanship, Showmanship, Soldiering, Soldiership, Swordsmanship
Derivative terms: Acquire
Generic synonyms: Ability, Power
Specialized synonyms: Craft, Craftsmanship, Workmanship, Horsemanship, Literacy, Marksmanship, Mastership, Mixology, Numeracy, Oarsmanship, Salesmanship, Seamanship, Showmanship, Soldiering, Soldiership, Swordsmanship
Derivative terms: Acquire
Definition of Acquisition
1. n. The act or process of acquiring.
Definition of Acquisition
1. Noun. The act or process of acquiring. ¹
2. Noun. The thing acquired or gained; a gain. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acquisition
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Acquisition
1. In psychology, the empirical demonstration of an increase in the strength of the conditioned response in successive trials of pairing the conditioned and unconditioned stimulus. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acquisition
Other Resources:
