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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.
2.
effortacquired or gained through effort
- The obtained results were impressive after months of hard work.
Origin of obtained
Latin, obtinere (to hold)
Terms with obtained included in their meaning
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mathematics
quantity obtained by adding numbers
source
to be obtained or derived from a source
acquisition
have obtained or acquired
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
information
the information or record obtained by observing
literal
meat that is newly obtained and not preserved
education
additional degree obtained after the first
energy source
energy obtained from the sun's radiation
figurative
shows some important things cannot be obtained with wealth
obtained
having been obtained or retrieved
lab material
substance used or obtained through chemistry
valuable discovery
something valuable discovered or obtained
success
benefit or advantage obtained
achievement
obtained or acquired through effort or action
property
obtained through inheritance from ancestors
costly
obtained with significant cost or sacrifice
collection
large amount of something collected or obtained
force
obtained by using force or threats
general
something developed or obtained from something else
power
origin where energy is obtained for use
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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- French:obtenu, gagné, ...
- German:erhalten, erzielt, ...
- Italian:conseguito, acquisito, ...
- Spanish:obtenido, adquirido, ...
- Portuguese:conseguido, adquirido, ...
- Chinese:获得的, ...
- Japanese:得られた, ...
- Arabic:مُكْتَسَب, مَحْصُول, ...
- Hebrew:מֻשָּׂג, מוּשָׂג, ...
- Russian:полученный, ...
- Ukrainian:отриманий, ...
- Hindi:प्राप्त, ...
Definition of obtain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
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.
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)
View all translations of obtain
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- French:obtenir, ...
- German:erlangen, ...
- Italian:ottenere, ...
- Spanish:obtener, ...
- Portuguese:obter, ...
- Chinese:获得, ...
- Japanese:手に入れる, ...
- Arabic:حصل على, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, ...
- Russian:получать, ...
- Ukrainian:отримувати, ...
- Hindi:प्राप्त करना, ...
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