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    acquisition

    US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

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    UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

    B1TOEIC
    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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    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • 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.

    B1

    Elon Musk tweets that his Twitter deal is on hold

    07:04Elon Musk tweets that his Twitter deal is on hold
    • That's when Elon musk tweeted as you pointed out that yes, the twitter deal was temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users Will that tweet sent pre market shares of twitter plunging short time later at about eight a.m. Just before eight, he tweeted perhaps a clarification that he was still committed to the acquisition.

      That's when Elon musk tweeted as you pointed out that yes, the twitter deal was temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users Will that tweet sent pre market shares of twitter plunging short time later at about eight a.m. Just before eight, he tweeted perhaps a clarification that he was still committed to the acquisition.

    • A short time later, at about 8 a.m., just before 8, he tweeted perhaps a clarification that he was still committed to the acquisition.

      A short time later, at about 8 a.m., just before 8, he tweeted perhaps a clarification that he was still committed to the acquisition.

    C1

    How Live Nation Is Devouring the Live Music Industry | WSJ The Economics Of

    09:57How Live Nation Is Devouring the Live Music Industry | WSJ The Economics Of
    • According to Polestar, Live Nation is by far the largest global concert promoter today, selling $7.5 billion worth of tickets in 2024, which includes its acquisition of Ossessa, a Mexican concert promoter.

      According to Polestar, Live Nation is by far the largest global concert promoter today, selling $7.5 billion worth of tickets in 2024, which includes its acquisition of Ossessa, a Mexican concert promoter.

    • According to Pollstar, Live Nation is by far the largest global concert promoter today, selling $7.5 billion worth of tickets in 2024, which includes its acquisition of OSESA, a Mexican concert promoter.

      According to Pollstar, Live Nation is by far the largest global concert promoter today, selling $7.5 billion worth of tickets in 2024, which includes its acquisition of OSESA, a Mexican concert promoter.

    B1

    Rebranding a product package saved the company

    07:00Rebranding a product package saved the company
    • We were approached with an acquisition offer that was absolutely awful.

      We were approached with an acquisition offer that was absolutely awful.

    • We were approached with an acquisition offer that was absolutely awful,

      We were approached with an acquisition offer that was absolutely awful,

    B1

    Simple & Easy Ways to Incorporate English Into Your Busy Daily Life

    10:29Simple & Easy Ways to Incorporate English Into Your Busy Daily Life
    • This is also known as passive learning or passive acquisition, which absolutely works.

      This is also known as passive learning or passive acquisition, which absolutely works.

    • This is also known as passive learning or passive acquisition, which absolutely works.

      This is also known as passive learning or passive acquisition, which absolutely works.

    A2

    How covid-19 is boosting innovation | The Economist

    19:04How covid-19 is boosting innovation | The Economist
    • I see from research on mergers and acquisitions, when an acquisition happens, the innovativeness of that small firm typically goes down.

      I see from research on mergers and acquisitions, when an acquisition happens, the innovativeness of that small firm typically goes down.

    • We see from research on mergers and acquisitions, when an acquisition happens, the innovativeness of that small firm typically goes down.

      We see from research on mergers and acquisitions, when an acquisition happens, the innovativeness of that small firm typically goes down.

    B1

    How J.P. Morgan Won the Banking Wars

    10:05How J.P. Morgan Won the Banking Wars
    • Anyway, after the acquisition of First Republic, JP Morgan is now by far and away the biggest bank in America, and it does everything.

      Anyway, after the acquisition of First Republic, JP Morgan is now by far and away the biggest bank in America, and it does everything.

    • Anyway, after the acquisition of First Republic, JP Morgan is now by far and away the biggest bank in America,

      Anyway, after the acquisition of First Republic, JP Morgan is now by far and away the biggest bank in America,

    B1

    How Japan's largest drugmaker became a global pharma powerhouse

    15:00How Japan's largest drugmaker became a global pharma powerhouse
    • There were three manufacturing organisations, three R&D, because of historical acquisition.

      There were three manufacturing organisations, three R&D, because of historical acquisition.

    • There were three manufacturing organizations, three R&D, because of historical acquisition.

      There were three manufacturing organizations, three R&D, because of historical acquisition.

    B1

    Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard

    08:25Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard
    • For a while, it looked like the CMA might be convinced, but then in late April, the regulator abruptly rejected the acquisition, saying that cloud gaming was the big concern.

      For a while, it looked like the CMA might be convinced, but then in late April, the regulator abruptly rejected the acquisition, saying that cloud gaming was the big concern.

    • but then in late April, the regulator abruptly rejected the acquisition, saying that cloud gaming was the big concern.

      but then in late April, the regulator abruptly rejected the acquisition, saying that cloud gaming was the big concern.

    B1

    Home life – Carl Hansen & Søn

    02:22Home life – Carl Hansen & Søn
    • This acquisition means Carl Hansen and Son can become a global player while staying 100% Danish.

      This acquisition means Carl Hansen and Son can become a global player while staying 100% Danish.

    • This acquisition means Carl Hansen & Söhne can become a global player while staying 100 percent Danish.

      This acquisition means Carl Hansen & Söhne can become a global player while staying 100 percent Danish.

    B1