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View synonyms for procurement

procurement

[ proh-kyoor-muhnt, pruh‑ ]

noun

  1. the act of procuring, or obtaining or getting by effort, care, or the use of special means:

    The organ procurement procedure is very complicated.

  2. the act of obtaining equipment, materials, or supplies:

    The secretary of defense argued in favor of increasing the budget for procurement.

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Other Words From

  • nonpro·curement noun
  • self-pro·curement noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of procurement1

First recorded in 1300–50; procure ( def ) + -ment ( def )

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