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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.
posting
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noun
(bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records
the posting was made in the cash account
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noun
(= poster)
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
a poster advertised the coming attractions
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noun
(= mailing)
the transmission of a letter
the postmark indicates the time of mailing