n.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-kw ə - ' zi-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English acquisicioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French acquisition, from Latin acquisition-, acquisitio, from acquirere
Date: 14th century
1 : the act of acquiring
2 : something or someone acquired or gained <the team announced two new acquisition s >
– ac · qui · si · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective
– ac · quis · i · tor \ ə - ' kwi-z ə -t ə r \ noun