🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

획득하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoegdeughada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acquiring/əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 새로운 기술을 획득하고 있습니다."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To gain possession of something; to obtain or come into possession of.

    "She is acquiring new skills to enhance her career prospects."
  2. 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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