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procurement
What does procurement mean?
procurement (noun): the act of getting possession of something.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use procurement in a sentence?
- He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does procurement come from?
Inherited from Middle English procurement, from Old French procurement, from procurer.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to procurement
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “procurement” mean?
an institution created to conduct business
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something that aids or promotes well-being
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an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
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the act of getting possession of something
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