Definitions

1. verb

to get or obtain something, especially by effort or expenditure of resources

“The company aims to acquire several new clients within the next quarter.”

2. verb

to come into possession or control of something

“She acquired a new bicycle on her birthday.”

3. noun

something that is obtained or acquired, especially as a result of effort or expenditure

“The company’s latest acquisition has boosted its sales figures.”

4. noun

the act of getting or obtaining something

“The acquisition of the new software took several hours to complete.”