PURCHASE


Meaning of PURCHASE in English

n.

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : an act or instance of purchasing

2 : something obtained especially for a price in money or its equivalent

3 a (1) : a mechanical hold or advantage applied to the raising or moving of heavy bodies (2) : an apparatus or device by which advantage is gained b (1) : an advantage (as a firm hold or position) used in applying one's power <clutching the steering wheel for more purchase ― Barry Crump> (2) : a means of exerting power

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.