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acquisition

[/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: acquisições
aquisição
1. The act or process of acquiring or obtaining something
The acquisition of new skills takes time and practice.
A aquisição de novas habilidades leva tempo e prática.
2. Something acquired or obtained, especially a purchase or asset
The museum's latest acquisition is a rare painting from the 17th century.
A aquisição mais recente do museu é uma pintura rara do século XVII.
3. In business, the purchase of one company by another
The acquisition of the smaller firm strengthened the corporation's market position.
A aquisição da empresa menor fortaleceu a posição de mercado da corporação.
Synonyms
purchaseobtainingprocurementattainmentgain
Antonyms
saledisposallossrelinquishment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aquisição
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aquisição
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
aquisição
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

acquisition of knowledge
strategic acquisition
hostile acquisition
recent acquisition
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