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Meaning of the word obtaining in English

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obtaining

Verb

1.

get, acquire, or secure (something).

Example:
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an opportunity to obtain advanced degrees
Synonym:
getacquirecome bysecureprocurepick upgainderiveearnachieveattainwindrawreapbuypurchasegrabbagland
Synonym:
loserelinquish
2.

be prevalent, customary, or established.

Example:
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the price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world
Synonym:
prevailapplyexiststandholdbe the case
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