English Explanatory Dictionary

deacquisition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Deselection, weeding, getting rid of things previously acquired; often, selling them off.
verb
  1. Synonym of deaccession.

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːækwɪˈzɪʃən/

Word forms

deacquisition deacquisitions deacquisitioning deacquisitioned

Etymology

From de- + acquisition.

Synonyms

deaccession

Antonyms

acquisition
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