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Procurement

proh-KYOOR-ment

/prəˈkjʊərmənt/

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Procurement

Dictionary meaning

The process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods or services.

Examples

  • The procurement team spent six months evaluating suppliers before awarding the contract.

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables. Stress on second syllable.

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