acquisition acquisition /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

noun

1. () The act of contracting, assuming or acquiring possession of something  ( acquisition )
   the act of contracting, assuming or acquiring possession of something
    The acquisition of wealth
   the acquisition of wealth
    The acquisition of one company by another
   the acquisition of one company by another
   
2. An ability that has been acquired by training  ( accomplishment , acquirement , acquisition , attainment , skill )
   an ability that has been acquired by training
   
3. The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge  ( acquisition , learning )
   the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
    The child's acquisition of language
   the child's acquisition of language
   
   
4. Something acquired  ( acquisition )
   something acquired
    A recent acquisition by the museum
   a recent acquisition by the museum