procuring
prəˈkjʊrɪŋ
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Definition of procuring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
acquisitionthe act of getting or obtaining something
  • Procuring supplies was difficult during the storm.
2.
criminal lawTECH.UKthe act of arranging for someone to be a prostituteTECH.UK
  • He was arrested for procuring in the city.

Adjective

1.
acquisitionrelated to obtaining or acquiring something
  • The procuring department handles all acquisitions.
acquiring obtaining securing
2.
managementRareinvolved in securing or arranging somethingRare
  • He played a procuring role in the negotiations.
arranging organizing securing
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Origin of procuring

Latin, procurare (to take care of)

Examples of procuring in a sentence

  • She handled the procuring of spare parts for the repair crew.
  • The indictment included charges of procuring and trafficking.
  • Testimony detailed his procuring of women for wealthy clients.
  • The procuring team finalized the contract negotiations.
  • Procuring agents are essential for successful supply chain management.
  • She was in charge of procuring resources for the project.

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  1. French:obtention, d'approvisionnement, ...
  2. German:Beschaffung, beschaffend, ...
  3. Italian:approvvigionamento, di approvvigionamento, ...
  4. Spanish:obtención, adquisitivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:obtenção, de aquisição, ...
  6. Chinese:获取, 采购的, ...
  7. Japanese:調達, 調達の, ...
  8. Arabic:اسْتِحْصَال, مُخْتَصّ بِالاقْتِنَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשָּׂגָה, רִכְשָׁתִי, ...
  10. Russian:приобретение, закупочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отримання, закупівельний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्ति, अधिग्रहण, ...
procure
prəˈkjʊr

Definition of procure - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
acquireobtain something with care or effort
  • She managed to procure rare books for her research.
acquire obtain
2.
facilitatearrange or bring about, especially by indirect means
  • He procured the necessary permissions to start the business.
acquire obtain secure
3.
illegal activityRarearrange for someone to meet a prostituteRare
  • He was arrested for procuring clients for prostitutes.
acquire obtain secure
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system managing purchase orders and supplier payments
Procure to pay is crucial for supply chain management.

Origin of procure

Latin, prōcūrāre (to take care of)

Examples of procure in a sentence

  • They worked hard to procure funding for the project.
  • She managed to procure a rare book for the library.
  • They procured the best ingredients for the feast.
  • The gang was known to procure women for illegal activities.
  • He was caught procuring individuals for a brothel.

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  1. French:se procurer, procurer, ...
  2. German:beschaffen, vermitteln, ...
  3. Italian:procurare, ottenere, ...
  4. Spanish:conseguir, obtener, ...
  5. Portuguese:adquirir, conseguir, ...
  6. Chinese:获得, 促成, ...
  7. Japanese:入手する, 手配する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَحْصَلَ عَلَى, استحصل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, לְהַשִּׂיג, ...
  10. Russian:добыть, организовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:здобути, забезпечити, ...
  12. Hindi:जुटाना, प्रबंध करना, ...
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