ETYM Latin acquisitio, from acquirere: cf. French acquisition. Related to Acquire.
1. Something acquired.
2. The act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something.
3. The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
4. An ability that has been acquired by training

ETYM Old Eng. purchds, French pourchas eager pursuit. Related to Purchase.
1. A means of exerting influence or gaining advantage.
2. Something acquired by purchase.
3. The acquisition of something for payment.