purchasing
word · lemma: purchase
Definition
The act of buying something, especially in the context of business, shopping, or obtaining goods and services.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and formal contexts. Used for both physical goods and services. Often found in phrases like 'purchasing manager,' 'purchasing power,' and 'purchasing decisions.' Less informal than 'buying.'
Spanish: comprar - adquisiciónPortuguese (BR): compra - aquisiçãoPortuguese (PT): compra - aquisiçãoChinese (Simplified): 购买Chinese (Traditional): 購買Hindi: खरीदना - ख़रीदारीArabic: شراءBengali: ক্রয় - কেনা (ব্যবসায়িক)Russian: закупка - приобретениеJapanese: 購買Vietnamese: mua hàng - mua sắm (công việc)Korean: 구매Turkish: satın almaUrdu: خریداریIndonesian: pembelian
Example Sentences
We're purchasing less this year due to budget cuts.
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He is purchasing a new car.
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The company is purchasing office supplies.
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Purchasing food online is easy.
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Our purchasing department handles all orders and invoices.
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She has a lot of experience in purchasing for large retail companies.
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