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Meaning of purchase order

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

purchase

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːtʃəs//ˈpɝtʃəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

    Example: They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.

  2. That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

  3. That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

    Example: He was pleased with his latest purchase.

  4. The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

verb

Definitions

  1. To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

    Example: to purchase land, to purchase a house

  2. To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

  3. To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

    Example: to purchase favor with flattery

  4. To expiate by a fine or forfeit.