procurement
|pro-cure-ment|
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/prəˈkjʊrmənt/
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/prəˈkjʊəmənt/
(procure)
obtain with effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'procurement' originates from the Latin word 'procurare', where 'pro-' meant 'for' and 'curare' meant 'to care for'.
Historical Evolution
'procurare' transformed into the Old French word 'procurer', and eventually became the modern English word 'procure' and its noun form 'procurement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to care for or manage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obtaining or acquiring something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for business or government purposes.
The procurement of raw materials is crucial for the manufacturing process.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42