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acquirement Definition

ac·quire·ment (ə kwīr′mənt)

noun

  1. an acquiring or being acquired
  2. something acquired, as a skill or ability gained by learning

acquirement Usage Examples

Preposition: of

knowledge: Successful men of other professions apply themselves continually to the acquirement of accurate knowledge covering every phase of their chosen calling.

Adjective modifier

  • scientific: This opinion, I know, is at variance with that of many gentlemen possessing great practical experience, as well as scientific acquirements.
  • mere: The secret of this matter is to be found in nature, and not in the cram of mere acquirement.
  • legal: This he was able to do because of his practical experience happily combined with his legal acquirements.
  • other: All other acquirements were despicable, compared to it.