"acquisition" meaning in All languages combined

See acquisition on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ Forms: acquisition [singular], acquisitions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Acquisition is the act of getting something, often by buying it.
    Sense id: simple-acquisition-en-noun-cszkJv9d
  2. An acquisition is something that you got.
    Sense id: simple-acquisition-en-noun-lwP2DTuB
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          "text": "The judge ruled that the acquisition of XYZ company by Acme Inc. was illegal."
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        {
          "text": "Studies of language acquisition show that it's easier for children to learn language than for adults."
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          "text": "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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        },
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