obtainment

noun

Definition of obtainmentnext
as in accession
something added to an existing supply moving required that we sort through the mountain of obtainments that comes from living in the same house for 30 years

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  1. accession
  2. acquisition
Noun
  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of accession
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  • The most recent string of acquisitions added to the billionaire’s massive footprint in Wynwood and downtown.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, two home-health acquisitions that Cardinal made in July could be a topic of conversation on Tuesday's earnings call.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of acquisition
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“Obtainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtainment. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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