purchasing

US /ˈpɝː.tʃə.sɪŋ/

UK /ˈpɝː.tʃə.sɪŋ/

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the action of buying something

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The purchasing department handles all office supplies.

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Online purchasing has become very popular.

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buying acquisition procurement obtaining getting

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the act of acquiring something by paying for it

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She is purchasing a new car next week.

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They are purchasing supplies for the event.

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buying acquiring procuring obtaining

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purchase purchase order purchasing power