Acquisition
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially assets, property, or knowledge. In business, refers to one company purchasing another company or its assets.
“The technology company announced the acquisition of a smaller startup to expand its market presence.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/
Syllables
ac·qui·si·tion
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Wordle
Contains Q followed by U; features the -TION ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 22 points; excellent use of high-value Q (10 points)
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