Getting or obtaining something, especially something that is difficult to find or requires effort.
From Latin 'procurare' meaning 'to take care of' or 'manage,' from 'pro-' (forward) and 'curare' (to care). The meaning shifted to emphasize actively obtaining something.
Government 'procurement offices' exist specifically because buying things for large organizations is incredibly complex—they have to compare prices, quality, and ethics for thousands of items.
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