acquiring

[US]/ə'kwaɪr/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. obtaining or gaining; learning or mastering.

he's busy preening himself on acquiring such a pretty girlfriend.

he was doing fine acquiring all the necessary disciplines in finance.

Objective A software used for acquiring and analyzing signals was developed for ergonomical research on Human Workload in space manual system.

They acquire immunity naturally just like our bodies acquire immunity when we get a cold.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

In the hope of suddenly acquiring a substantial fortune.

Source: Cultural Discussions

Warner Brothers is acquiring Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes.

Source: Technology Trends

Dimitri found out that his neighbor, Aleko, had suddenly acquired a new lamb.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

This is not about acquiring nuclear weapons.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2021 Collection

So acquiring a better understanding of their ecology is essential for the conservation of those depths.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

This deal comes just two weeks after ExxonMobil acquired Pioneer Natural Resources.

Source: Financial Times

Dimitri found out that his neighbour, Aleko, had suddenly acquired a new lamb.

Source: New Concept English (3)

Sideroblastic anemia can be congenital or acquired.

Source: Osmosis - Blood Cancer

How is cousin Dima acquiring these cameras?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

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