How Do You Spell PURCHASING?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːt͡ʃɪsɪŋ] (IPA)

Purchasing is spelled with the sound /ʌ/ represented by the letter "u", followed by the sound /tʃ/ represented by the letter combination "ch". The next sound is /eɪ/ represented by the letter combination "as", then /s/ represented by the letter "s", followed by the sound /ɪŋ/ represented by the letter combination "ing". The word has three syllables with the stress on the first syllable. Purchasing means buying goods or services, usually in a formal or organized way.

PURCHASING Meaning and Definition

  1. Purchasing is the act or process of acquiring goods, products, or services by paying a specified amount of money. It involves the buying or procurement of items that are needed for personal, business, or organizational purposes. Purchasing can occur in various contexts, including retail, wholesale, online, or through negotiations.

    In the world of business and organizations, purchasing is a crucial function that entails strategic decision-making and administrative tasks. It involves activities such as identifying the requirements, sourcing potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices, placing orders, receiving and inspecting the purchased items, and facilitating their payment. Effective purchasing practices aim to ensure that organizations obtain the right products or services, at the right price, in the right quantity, from the right supplier, and at the right time.

    Purchasing may also encompass various related processes, such as vendor selection, evaluation and management, price negotiation, contract administration, logistics coordination, and inventory control. It requires knowledge of market trends, supplier capabilities, and an understanding of the organization's needs and budget constraints.

    Furthermore, purchasing plays a vital role in maintaining good relationships with suppliers, ensuring the timely supply of items, managing costs, minimizing risks, and ultimately contributing to the overall success and profitability of a business or organization.

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Etymology of PURCHASING

The word purchasing derives from the Old French word pourchacier, which evolved from the Latin word procurare. Procurare consists of the prefix pro (meaning for or in favor of) and the verb curare (meaning to care or to manage). Thus, purchasing holds the meaning of acquiring or obtaining something by caring for or managing the process. Over time, pourchacier transformed into purchasen in Middle English, and eventually into the modern term purchasing.

Similar spelling words for PURCHASING

Plural form of PURCHASING is PURCHASINGS

Conjugate verb Purchasing

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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