Procurement
/pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The purchasing department of a company. uncountable
- 2 the act of getting possession of something wordnet
- 3 The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment. countable
"He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies."
- 4 Efficient contrivance; management; agency. countable, uncountable
"They think it done by her procurement."
Example
More examples"We are trying to clarify your future procurement requirements."
Etymology
From Old French procurement, from procurer.