People you know and have met, but are not close friends with; someone you're familiar with but don't know very well.
From Old French 'acointance,' from 'acointier' (to make known). The root is Latin 'cognitus' (known). The meaning has remained stable since the 1200s.
Research shows that acquaintances—not close friends—are actually most valuable for finding jobs and learning new ideas. Weak ties give you access to information your close friends wouldn't know about.
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