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public procurement
AmE: ˈpʌblɪk prəˈkjʊrmənt
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AmE: ˈpʌblɪk prəˈkjʊrmənt•AmE (alt): ˈpʌblɪk proʊˈkjʊrmənt•BrE: ˈpʌblɪk prəˈkjʊəmənt•
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AmE (alt): PUB‑lik proh‑KYOOR‑muhnt•AmE: PUB‑lik pruh‑KYOOR‑muhnt•BrE: PUB‑lik pruh‑KYOOR‑muhnt•
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Definition of public procurement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

governmentTECHprocess where government bodies buy goods, services or construction from outside suppliersTECH
  • The new law aims to make public procurement more transparent and competitive.
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Adjective

governmentTECHrelating to buying by government bodies under special purchasing rulesTECH
  • She specializes in public procurement law and advises several ministries.
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Expressions with public

public schooln.
school run and paid for by the government
She attends a public school in her city.
public eyen.
the focus of public attention or scrutiny
The celebrity's actions are always in the public eye.
public pursen.
money collected by the government for public use
The new policy aims to protect the public purse.
go publicv.
to reveal information previously kept private
After months of secrecy, he chose to go public with the news.
!air one's dirty laundry in publicv.
openly share private embarrassing problems with people outside the situation
They constantly air their dirty laundry in public during family dinners.
!wash one's dirty linen in publicv.
discuss private problems or shameful secrets in front of other people
They really shouldn’t wash their dirty linen in public like that.

Expressions with procurement

global procurementn.
organized buying of goods or services from suppliers in many countries
The company used global procurement to cut manufacturing costs.
procurement contractn.
formal agreement where an organization buys goods or services from a supplier
The company signed a procurement contract for new office computers.
procurement officern.
person in charge of buying goods or services for an organization
The procurement officer reviewed three bids before awarding the contract.
procurement plann.
document outlining how an organization will buy needed goods and services
The project manager submitted the procurement plan for approval before seeking bids.
procurement managern.
individual overseeing purchasing activities
As a procurement manager, she ensures all purchases meet company standards.
procurement strategyn.
planned approach that guides how an organization buys goods and services
Their procurement strategy focuses on long-term partnerships with local suppliers.
defence procurementn.
organized buying of weapons equipment and services for armed forces use
The report criticized defence procurement for delays and rising project costs.
procurement marketn.
economic environment where organizations obtain needed goods or services from suppliers
The company entered a new procurement market to find cheaper raw materials.
strategic procurementn.
planned buying of goods or services aligned with long-term business goals
The company improved margins after introducing strategic procurement across all regions.

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Terms with public procurement included in their meaning

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contracting authorityn.
procurementorganization with power to award and manage contracts, especially in public procurement
competitive dialoguen.
public procurementprocurement procedure where a buyer discusses solutions with bidders before final offers
NIGPacr.
acr: National Institute of Governmental Purchasingprofessional association for public procurement

Examples of public procurement in a sentence

  • Corruption scandals prompted reforms in public procurement procedures.
  • Public procurement accounts for a large share of national government spending.
  • Public procurement contracts must follow strict transparency requirements.
  • Our firm offers specialized training in public procurement procedures.

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  1. French:commande publique, de la commande publique, ...
  2. German:öffentliche Auftragsvergabe, vergaberechtlich, ...
  3. Italian:appalti pubblici, degli appalti pubblici, ...
  4. Spanish:contratación pública, de contratación pública, ...
  5. Portuguese:contratação pública, de contratação pública, ...
  6. Chinese:公共采购, 政府采购的, ...
  7. Japanese:公共調達, 公共調達の, ...
  8. Arabic:المُشْتَرَيَات العُمُومِيَّة, لِلمُشتَرَيات الحُكومِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶכֶשׁ צִבּוּרִי, רֶכֶשׁ צִיבּוּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:государственные закупки, государственный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:публічні закупівлі, закупівельний, ...
  12. Hindi:सार्वजनिक खरीद, लोक खरीद, ...
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