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Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.
Roger Babson

Meaning of "purchasing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PURCHASING

purchasing  [ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PURCHASING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Purchasing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PURCHASING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

purchasing

Purchasing

Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquiring goods or services to accomplish the goals of its enterprise. Though there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and traffic and logistics in addition to purchasing.

Definition of purchasing in the English dictionary

The definition of purchasing in the dictionary is the process of buying goods or products within an organization.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PURCHASING


bracing
ˈbreɪsɪŋ
casing
ˈkeɪsɪŋ
enticing
ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ
facing
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
hissing
ˈhɪsɪŋ
icing
ˈaɪsɪŋ
interfacing
ˈɪntəˌfeɪsɪŋ
invoicing
ˈɪnvɔɪsɪŋ
lacing
ˈleɪsɪŋ
menacing
ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ
missing
ˈmɪsɪŋ
placing
ˈpleɪsɪŋ
practising
ˈpræktɪsɪŋ
pricing
ˈpraɪsɪŋ
promising
ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ
racing
ˈreɪsɪŋ
servicing
ˈsɜːvɪsɪŋ
spacing
ˈspeɪsɪŋ
tracing
ˈtreɪsɪŋ
voicing
ˈvɔɪsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PURCHASING

purblindness
Purcell
purchasability
purchasable
purchase
purchase ledger
purchase money
purchase order
purchase price
purchase tax
purchaser
purchasing department
purchasing officer
purchasing power
purda
purdah
purdonium
pure
pure culture
pure laine

WORDS THAT END LIKE PURCHASING

advertising
aliasing
ambulance chasing
bulk purchasing
decreasing
displeasing
easing
freebasing
increasing
leasing
nondecreasing
nonincreasing
phasing
phrasing
pleasing
prick-teasing
quantitative easing
steeplechasing
teasing
unceasing
unpleasing

Synonyms and antonyms of purchasing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PURCHASING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «purchasing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of purchasing

Translation of «purchasing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PURCHASING

Find out the translation of purchasing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of purchasing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «purchasing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

采购
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compra
570 millions of speakers

English

purchasing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شراء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покупательная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

achat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

membeli
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einkauf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

購買
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mundhut
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mua
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாங்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खरेदी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Satın alma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acquisto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zakupów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

купівельна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de cumpărare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγορά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aankoop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inköp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innkjøp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of purchasing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PURCHASING»

The term «purchasing» is very widely used and occupies the 5.863 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PURCHASING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about purchasing

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10 QUOTES WITH «PURCHASING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word purchasing.
1
Roger Babson
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.
2
Abu Bakr
Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing.
3
Mary Barra
When I am there at our global product development centers, I am meeting with the design team and reviewing design work being done there and meeting with engineers responsible for work being done specific to that region, meeting with purchasing team.
4
Kevin Brady
And I am convinced that a single focus on preserving the purchasing power of the dollar, in effect, guarding against inflation or deflation, actually creates a solid foundation for the greatest job growth and the strongest economy that America can have.
5
Jason Chaffetz
Straw purchasing is illegal.
6
Christopher Columbus
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass.
7
Jon Corzine
It has now been over 7 years since Congress last raised the minimum wage to its current level of $5.15 per hour. Since that last increase, Congress's failure to adjust the wage for inflation has reduced the purchasing power of the minimum wage to record low levels.
8
Sloane Crosley
Ah, the power of two. There's nothing quite like it. Especially when it comes to paying utility bills, parenting, cooking elaborate meals, purchasing a grown-up bed, jumping rope and lifting heavy machinery. The world favours pairs. Who wants to waste the wood building an ark for singletons?
9
Marc Faber
If you print money like in Zimbabwe... the purchasing power of money goes down, and the standards of living go down, and eventually, you have a civil war.
10
Adam Ferrara
I would recommend to someone that has the money to experience the experience of giving to another and purchasing me a Veyron. A Bugatti Veyron. That will really make you want to give to your fellow man.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PURCHASING»

Discover the use of purchasing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to purchasing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
This edition presents the most recent critical developments in the field, such as cases from emerging healthcare and the service industries as well as procure-to-pay redesign, supply risk, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
Robert Monczka, Robert Handfield, Larry Giunipero, 2011
2
Purchasing
This new edition includes pertinent updates on how market developments impact the modern purchasing function.
Michael Harding, Mary Lu Harding, 2001
3
Gower Handbook of Purchasing Management
This handbook covers the entire spectrum of purchasing, from policy and organization to systems, procedures and techniques.
Marc Day, 2002
4
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines - from ethics and human resources to supply, sourcing and strategy - that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques.
Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington, 2005
5
Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to ...
Using case studies and practical examples the book provides a clear definition and understanding of category management.
Jonathan O'Brien, 2009
6
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Strategies and Realities
"This book shows readers how to develop supply chain strategy and implementation and use it gain an advantage in the 21st century competitive marketplace"--Provided by publisher.
‎2006
7
Purchasing Power: Black Kids and American Consumer Culture
On a twenty-dollar shopping spree with Chin, one boy has to choose between a walkie-talkie set and an X-Men figure. In one of the most painful moments of her research, Chin watches as Davy struggles with his decision.
Elizabeth M. Liew Siew Chin, 2001
8
Procurement, Principles and Management
Procurement Principles and Management 10th editionby Baily, Farmer, Crocker, Jessop and Jones Previously entitled "Purchasing Principles and Management, " this book has been essential reading and the standard text for practitioners and ...
David Farmer, Barry Crocker, David Jessop, 2008
9
Professional Purchasing
This book will be vital for all students studying industrial marketing, buyer behaviour and organizational studies.
Lars-Erik Gadde, Håkan Håkansson, 1993
10
Purchasing: selection and procurement for the hospitality ...
-- Integrates prepared foods and other convenience products throughout the book.-- Covers new distribution system intermediaries.
John M. Stefanelli, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PURCHASING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term purchasing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Procurify Raises $4M To Make Purchasing Easier For Businesses
Procurify, a Vancouver, Canada-based startup that aims to make purchasing — and the expense reports that go with it — easier for small- and medium-sized ... «TechCrunch, Jul 15»
2
China HSBC services PMI falls in June
BEIJING--The HSBC China Services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 51.8 in ... 53.2 in May, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
3
HSBC ends marketing tie-up with Markit to produce China …
... with financial information firm Markit Ltd to produce the China Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), an HSBC spokesperson in Shanghai told Reuters on Friday. «Reuters, Jun 15»
4
Purchasing cards revoked in DeKalb amid investigations
Their ongoing investigation has found examples of improper expenses charged to the county, including purchases of unauthorized items and splitting purchases ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jun 15»
5
Purchasing index for SE Michigan hits seven-month high
The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index rose slightly in May, going from a level of 66.3 to 66.4 to hit a seven-month high. A value above 50 ... «Crain's Detroit Business, Jun 15»
6
Recycling Center In Huntington Accused Of Purchasing, Receiving …
State code prohibits a scrap metal dealer from purchasing, possessing or receiving 24-gauge telecommunications wire without written documentation ... «WCHS-TV8, Jun 15»
7
European/Former Soviet Union Mining Market Purchasing Trends …
MarketReportsStore.com adds Purchasing Trends and Intentions in Mining in Europe and the Former Soviet Union, 2015 market survey report based on ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
8
PMI data show eurozone recovery gathering momentum
Data firm Markit, which surveys more than 5,000 businesses across the eurozone, said Tuesday its composite purchasing managers index--a measure of activity ... «MarketWatch, Mar 15»
9
2 national health care purchasing networks plan merger
VHA and UHC, two national healthcare purchasing networks that jointly own a group purchasing organization, plan to merge, Modern Healthcare reports. «Crain's Chicago Business, Feb 15»
10
Yep, China's factory sector shrank in January
The final HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.7, a touch below its 49.8 flash reading, and after dipping to 49.6 in December. A reading below 50 ... «CNBC, Feb 15»

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