acquisition

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired

Nick completed the acquisition of the house, and moved in on Thursday

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A company or asset bought by another company.

The company's latest acquisition was a major competitor.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of learning a language.

Language acquisition is a complex process that begins in early childhood.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something or someone acquired or gained.

The museum's latest acquisition is a rare ancient artifact.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.

The acquisition of knowledge is a lifelong process.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of acquiring property or real estate.

The company's latest acquisition is a large plot of land.

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One of the things since the EMC acquisition
One of the things since the EMC acquisition

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For a long time, people thought that bilingualism was a handicap, that it stunted development and language acquisition.
For a long time, people thought that bilingualism was a handicap, that it stunted development and language acquisition.
that it stunted development and language acquisition.
that it stunted development and language acquisition.

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And hence the acquisition of books must have also become very easy.
And hence the acquisition of books must have also become very easy.

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Another exciting prospect is the use of brain-computer interfaces in education and skill acquisition.
Another exciting prospect is the use of brain-computer interfaces in education and skill acquisition.

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So there are a bunch of other filings whenever a company announces an acquisition, but that's usually the one that you want to be looking for.
So there are a bunch of other filings whenever a company announces an acquisition, but that's usually the one that you want to be looking for.

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Meanwhile, in 2009, the Trio was replaced by the Palm Pre, which, despite initial promising sales, eventually led to Palm's acquisition by HP.
Meanwhile, in 2009, the Trio was replaced by the Palm Pre, which, despite initial promising sales, eventually led to Palm's acquisition by HP.
Number nine, D-Mark Broadcasting Acquisition.
Number nine, D-Mark Broadcasting Acquisition.

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And if it's strategic, then you do want to have that foot in the door with minority investment, you really want to build some path towards the future potential acquisition of the company as a whole, getting exclusivity on the product that's been developed, and so on and so forth.
And if it's strategic, then you do want to have that foot in the door with minority investment, you really want to build some path towards the future potential acquisition of the company as a whole, getting exclusivity on the product that's been developed, and so on and so forth.
Whether it's an acquisition or a divestiture or a joint venture, there is momentum while you are negotiating.
Whether it's an acquisition or a divestiture or a joint venture, there is momentum while you are negotiating.