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Purchasing
see synonyms of purchasingNoun
1. buying, purchasing
the act of buying
Example Sentences:'buying and selling fill their days''shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Purchasing
see synonyms of purchasingnoun
a.
the process of buying goods or products within an organization
The success of Marks and Spencer in new product development and positive purchasing
is an integral part of the growth of the firm.
b.
(as modifier)
a purchasing manager
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Purchasing
see synonyms of purchasingtr.v. pur·chased, pur·chas·ing, pur·chas·es
1. To obtain in exchange for money or its equivalent; buy.
2. To acquire by effort; earn: purchased the victory with the loss of many lives.
3. To pull or haul by means of a mechanical device, such as a winch.
n.
1.
a. The act or an instance of buying: the sudden purchase of a car.
b. Something bought: That hat was a wise purchase.
2.
a. A hold or position that allows the application of power, as in moving something: got a purchase for her foot and climbed up.
b. A device, such as a pulley, used to obtain mechanical advantage.
c. A means or advantage that allows the increase of power or influence.
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