purchasing

Noun

 * 1) An act or process of making a purchase.
 * 2)  A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment.
 * 3) A part of an organization that manages such processes
 * 1) A part of an organization that manages such processes

Synonyms

 * procurement

Holonyms

 * procurement

Translations

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 * Luxembourgish: Akaf
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 * Tocharian B: karyor