# procuring

/pɹoʊkˈjʊɹɪŋ/ (US) · /pɹəkjˈɔːɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/procuring
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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