obtained
əbˈteɪnd
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Definition of obtained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
acquisitionreceived or secured as a result
  • The obtained permission allowed them to proceed with the project.
acquired gained secured
2.
effortacquired or gained through effort
  • The obtained results were impressive after months of hard work.
acquired attained
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Origin of obtained

Latin, obtinere (to hold)

Terms with obtained included in their meaning

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sumn.
mathematics
quantity obtained by adding numbers
source
to be obtained or derived from a source
acquisition
have obtained or acquired
boughtadj.
commerce
purchased or obtained by payment
saved file
file obtained from a remote system
concentrate
substance obtained from a plant, animal or other matter
quantity
amount of items obtained, often by fishing or shopping
measured value
result obtained from measuring something

Examples of obtained in a sentence

  • The obtained results were unexpected.
  • The obtained data provided new insights.
  • The obtained materials were crucial for the project.

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  1. French:obtenu, gagné, ...
  2. German:erhalten, erzielt, ...
  3. Italian:conseguito, acquisito, ...
  4. Spanish:obtenido, adquirido, ...
  5. Portuguese:conseguido, adquirido, ...
  6. Chinese:获得的, ...
  7. Japanese:得られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكْتَسَب, مَحْصُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻשָּׂג, מוּשָׂג, ...
  10. Russian:полученный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отриманий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्त, ...
obtain
əbˈteɪn

Definition of obtain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
acquireget possession of something through effort
  • She managed to obtain a rare book.
  • He worked hard to obtain the certification.
  • They obtained the necessary permits for the event.
acquire procure
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Expressions with obtain

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get the largest part of something shared or divided
She managed to obtain the lion's share of the profits.
gain a secure position or starting point
The company managed to obtain a foothold in the European market.
gain a position of advantage
She managed to obtain the upper hand in the negotiation.
receive fair correction or payment for harm or unfair treatment
She went to court to obtain redress for the damage.
legally end marriage through an official process or court decision
She plans to obtain a divorce after the separation period ends.

Origin of obtain

Latin, obtinere (hold) + tenere (hold)

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  1. French:obtenir, ...
  2. German:erlangen, ...
  3. Italian:ottenere, ...
  4. Spanish:obtener, ...
  5. Portuguese:obter, ...
  6. Chinese:获得, ...
  7. Japanese:手に入れる, ...
  8. Arabic:حصل على, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, ...
  10. Russian:получать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отримувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्त करना, ...
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