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单词 acquirement
释义

acquirement

noun

ac·​quire·​ment ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt How to pronounce acquirement (audio)
1
: a skill of mind or body usually resulting from continued endeavor
2
: the act of acquiring

Synonyms

  • accomplishment
  • achievement
  • attainment
  • baby
  • coup
  • success
  • triumph
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Example Sentences

the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena
Recent Examples on the Web The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast. Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 3 May 2021 The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2020 The ongoing Covid-19 period is a tough phase of capital acquirement for many firms and these blanket restrictions can have an impact on fundraising. Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India, 4 June 2020 Many fans believe that improvements need to be made with the acquirement of Virgil van Dijk in defence. SI.com, 8 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

acquire + -ment

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

acquirement

noun

as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • achievement
  • success
  • accomplishment
  • attainment
  • triumph
  • coup
  • feat
  • conquest
  • gain
  • victory
  • realization
  • baby
  • skill
  • completion
  • performance
  • miracle
  • win
  • implementation
  • a feather in one's cap
  • deed
  • execution
  • arrival
  • consummation
  • hit
  • blockbuster
  • megahit
  • fulfillment
  • culmination
  • winner
  • fulfilment
  • fruition
  • jackpot
  • smash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonachievement
  • failure
  • mess
  • muddle
  • botch
  • catastrophe
  • disaster
  • shambles
  • fiasco
  • loss
  • debacle
  • washout
  • disappointment
  • flop
  • bust
  • setback
  • dud
  • débâcle
  • fizzle
  • bummer
  • letdown
  • cock-up
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