noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The purchasing department of a company. uncountable
2. 2
   the act of getting possession of something wordnet
3. 3
   The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment. countable

   "He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies."

4. 4
   Efficient contrivance; management; agency. countable, uncountable

   "They think it done by her procurement."

Synonyms

All synonyms

accessionaccoutermentacquirementacquirementacquisitionacquisition

Example

More examples

"We are trying to clarify your future procurement requirements."

Etymology

From Old French procurement, from procurer.

Related phrases

chief procurement officere-procurementindirect procurementprocurement lead time

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