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procurement

/prəˈkjʊəmənt/noun

उच्चारण प्रक्युअमन्ट

ख़रीद, अधिप्राप्ति

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    the process of obtaining supplies of something, especially for a government or an organization

    ख़रीद, अधिप्राप्ति

    • wheat procurement
    • Government procurement of rice helps farmers get fair prices.
    • The procurement of wheat begins in April in Punjab.
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    • The ministry has set up a new system for procurement of medical supplies.
    • Delays in procurement left the army short of equipment.

    Synonyms purchase acquisition buying obtaining

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procure verb
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

purchase acquisition buying obtaining

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General knowledge

The Food Corporation of India (1965) handles procurement of food grains at MSP.

भारतीय खाद्य निगम (1965) MSP पर अनाज की ख़रीद (अधिप्राप्ति) संभालता है।