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acquisition
Noun
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Acquisition is the act of getting something, often by buying it.
The judge ruled that the acquisition of XYZ company by Acme Inc. was illegal.
Studies of language acquisition show that it's easier for children to learn language than for adults.
A recent acquisition in my life that I can live without are clothes because sometimes I buy them just because they are beautiful.
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An acquisition is something that you got.
The zoo's last acquisition was three elephants.
marker
Noun
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A marker is used to mark a spot.
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A marker is something or someone that marks.
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A marker is a felt-tipped pen.
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A marker is a note about how much money is owed.
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A marker is a debt owed to someone that is not money, especially favors.
We may not be able to do this alone. Maybe it’s time to call in some of our markers.
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A marker is a device that shoots paintballs.
He used his marker to shoot him with a red paintball.