acquiring
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈkwaɪɝɪŋ// UK //ɐkwˈaɪəɹɪŋ// ac·quir·ing
n. the act of getting or buying something. It is often used for things that take time or effort to get, like a new skill or a company.
n. the process of gaining possession or control of an asset, skill, or quality. Often used in technical contexts such as linguistics or corporate finance.
The acquiring of new skills is essential for your career.
The company's strategy focused on acquiring smaller competitors to expand its market share rapidly.
Language researchers distinguish between the conscious learning of rules and the subconscious process of acquiring a native-like fluency through immersion and consistent exposure.
Usage
Frequently functions as a gerund; when used as a pure noun, it often takes the preposition 'of'.