Definition

The act of acquiring something again after having lost it or given it up.

Example

The company's reacquisition of its former assets was a strategic move to regain market share.

Conversation

Did you hear about the company's reacquisition of that small startup?

Yeah, I read about it! It seems like a smart move.

I think they want to improve their technology through that reacquisition.

Definitely! They’ll probably innovate even faster now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reacquisition → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "acquisitio" (from Latin, meaning to acquire). The word "reacquisition" means the act of acquiring something again after having lost it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'to acquire' ('acquisitio') — reacquisition means to acquire something once more.

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