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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAcquiring
/əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To gain possession of something; to obtain or come into possession of.
"She is acquiring new skills to enhance her career prospects." - 2
To come to have or hold something; to develop a quality or characteristic.
"He is acquiring a reputation for being a reliable team member."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'acquiring' originates from the Latin 'acquirere', meaning 'to gain' or 'to obtain'. It evolved through Old French 'acquirre' before entering Middle English as 'acquiren', reflecting the process of gaining possession or control over something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Acquiring" is said worldwide
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acquérir
Transliteration: akɛʁiʁ
"Elle est en train d'acquérir de nouvelles compétences."
erwerben
Transliteration: ɛʁˈvɛʁbən
"Er erwirbt neue Fähigkeiten für seine Karriere."
acquisire
Transliteration: akwiˈziːre
"Sta acquisendo nuove competenze."
adquirir
Transliteration: aðkiˈɾiɾ
"Está adquiriendo nuevas habilidades."
adquirir
Transliteration: adkiˈɾiʁ
"Ele está adquirindo novas habilidades."
प्राप्त करना
Transliteration: praapt karna
"वह नई क्षमताएँ प्राप्त कर रहा है।"
获得
Transliteration: huò dé
"她正在获得新技能。"
획득하다
Transliteration: hoegdeughada
"그녀는 새로운 기술을 획득하고 있습니다."
獲得する
Transliteration: kakutoku suru
"彼女は新しいスキルを獲得しています。"
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