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

Examples of procurement in a Sentence

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On the legislative front, the city successfully advocated for changes to public hearings, reducing approximately 20 days from the current procurement process for most city contracts. Michael Sedillo, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025 The first stage is the precursor procurement and validation, one that ensures supply chain security and exceptional material quality. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 And our procurement process, Margaret, is incredibly broken. CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025 The head of cardiology at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Lu Changlin, submitted a similar proposal suggesting that doctors and patients should not be forced to use the drugs on the procurement list. Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for procurement 

Word History

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 11 Feb. 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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