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transfer vs acquisition

acquisition vs transfer

transfer and acquisition both are nouns.

transfer is a verb but acquisition is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
transfer Yes No Yes No
acquisition Yes No No No
As nouns, acquisition is a hypernym of transfer; that is, acquisition is a word with a broader meaning than transfer:
  • transfer: application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
  • acquisition: the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
Other hypernyms of transfer include learning.
transfer (noun) acquisition (noun)
the act of moving something from one location to another the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
transferring ownership an ability that has been acquired by training
the act of transferring something from one form to another the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation something acquired
a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
transfer (verb) acquisition (verb)
transfer from one place or period to another
send from one person or place to another
move around
shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
lift and reset in another soil or situation
cause to change ownership
move from one place to another
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Difference between transfer and acquisition

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