acquiring

/əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of buying or obtaining something, especially a company or asset.
    • The acquiring of the small bakery took several months of negotiation.
    • The company's acquiring of advanced technology boosted its production.
    • His focus was on the acquiring of new properties for the firm.
  2. The act of learning or gaining a skill, habit, or quality.
    • The acquiring of good study habits early in life is very helpful.
    • Language acquiring is easier for young children.
    • She dedicated herself to the acquiring of musical talent.
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adjective
  1. That buys or obtains something; relating to the process of acquisition.
    • The acquiring bank processed all the credit card transactions.
    • The acquiring company offered a fair price for the shares.
    • They formed an acquiring team to handle the merger.
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