Word
procuring
Phoneticsprocur·ing
US/pɹoʊkˈjʊɹɪŋ/
UK/pɹəkjˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to get something that you need, especially something that is difficult to find or expensive. You use this when you have to go through a lot of effort to get a specific item or service.
v. to obtain or secure something, especially through effort or formal process. Often implies the acquisition of a specific item or service that requires significant planning or negotiation.
Examples
“The company is procuring new equipment for the office.”
“The legal team spent months procuring the necessary documents to support the case.”
“By procuring raw materials from local suppliers, the manufacturer significantly reduced its carbon footprint and improved its overall supply chain resilience.”
Examples
simple
“The company is procuring new equipment for the office.”
contextual
“The legal team spent months procuring the necessary documents to support the case.”
complex
“By procuring raw materials from local suppliers, the manufacturer significantly reduced its carbon footprint and improved its overall supply chain resilience.”
Real-World Examples
“In a statement on Tuesday, the US Treasury accused representatives and technology firms based in China, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia of procuring weapons and parts for Iran’s military.” “Greg Abbott, Texas’s Republican governor, blocked state agencies from procuring Flock products.” Scan code
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