ac·qui·si·tion 
/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ noun
plural ac·qui·si·tions /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of getting or acquiring something: such as a : the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge, etc.
▪ the acquisition of knowledge ▪ foreign language acquisition
b : the act of obtaining money, possessions, etc.
▪ the acquisition of wealth ▪ the country's acquisition of new ships 2 [count] : something (such as a company or valuable property) that is acquired
▪ The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores. ▪ The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
▪ the acquisition of knowledge ▪ foreign language acquisition
b : the act of obtaining money, possessions, etc.
▪ the acquisition of wealth ▪ the country's acquisition of new ships
▪ The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores. ▪ The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
