plural of acquirer

The process of acquiring something; acquisition.

plural of acquiral

(finance) An institution that contracts with the bank and the merchant to enable credit card transactions. The acquirer deposits the credit card totals and debits the end-of-month processing fees from the merchants' accounts.

plural of acquiring financial institution

Acquired beforehand.

A taste which is not natural or innate, but which has developed through habit or learning.

plural of acquired taste

(pathology) A medical condition which develops post-fetally, as opposed to a congenital disorder.

plural of acquired disorder