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purchasing

The English word “purchasing” has 3 meanings listed here.

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
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