purchasing — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An act or process of making a purchase.

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   As our exports and imports are now nearly in balance, it is assumed that such bargaining, if agreed to, would induce the debtor nations to greatly increase their purchasings from us […]

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.

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3. A part of an organization that manages such processes

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Noun

1. the act of buying

   Synonyms

   buying

   Broader terms

   purchase

   Examples

   buying and selling fill their days

   shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge