ˌakwəˈzishən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English acquisicioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French acquisition, from Latin acquisition-, acquisitio, from acquisitus (past participle of acquirere to acquire) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at acquire
1. : the act or action of acquiring
power resulting from the acquisition of wealth
the early acquisition of self-control in the matter of fear — Bertrand Russell
2. : a thing acquired or gained : acquirement , gain
• ac·qui·si·tion·ist -ə̇st noun -s