obtaining
word · lemma: obtain
Definition
The act of getting, receiving, or gaining something, especially by effort or request.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and in business, legal, or academic contexts. Often paired with words like 'information', 'permission', or 'results'. More formal than 'getting', and less casual in conversation.
Spanish: obtenerPortuguese (BR): obterPortuguese (PT): obterChinese (Simplified): 获得Chinese (Traditional): 獲得Hindi: प्राप्त करनाArabic: الحصول علىBengali: প্রাপ্তি - অর্জনRussian: получение - приобретениеJapanese: 取得 - 獲得Vietnamese: việc nhận được - việc đạt đượcKorean: 획득 - 취득Turkish: elde etme - temin etmeUrdu: حصول - حاصل کرناIndonesian: perolehan - memperoleh
Example Sentences
Obtaining a passport takes time and paperwork.
basic
She succeeded in obtaining the scholarship.
basic
Obtaining information online is easy nowadays.
basic
He ran into trouble while obtaining the necessary documents.
natural
Obtaining permission from the city council isn’t always simple.
natural
The real challenge is obtaining reliable results in such a short time.
natural