procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt How to pronounce procurement (audio)
prō-
: the act or process of procuring
especially : the obtaining of military supplies by a government

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Your procurement decisions can become a powerful force for building a more resilient, sustainable economy for all. Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Recently promoted to major with the role of quartermaster general, my father was in charge of all procurement. Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025 The Court's decisions stay those procurement actions pending resolution of the litigation. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Doing so also requires clear C-suite mandates that prioritize the procurement of sustainable materials—beyond R&D and into commercialization—combined with long-term investment and smart government policy. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for procurement

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of procurement was in the 14th century

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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

procurement

noun
pro·​cure·​ment
1
: the act of procuring
2
: the purchasing, leasing, renting, or selling of materials, services, equipment, or construction

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