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Acquihire
AK-wee-hire
/ˈækwɪhaɪər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Acquihire
Dictionary meaning
An acquisition primarily motivated by hiring the target company's talent.
Examples
- The acquihire brought 15 top engineers into the acquirer's team.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Portmanteau of 'acquire' and 'hire'.
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