acquirement
ac.quire.ment \-m*nt\ n 1: the act of acquiring 2: an attainment of mind or body usu. resulting from continued endeavor HMENT mean a power or skill won through exertion or effort. ACQUIREMENT suggests the fruit of constant endeavor to cultivate oneself; ACQUISITION stresses eagerness of effort and an inherent value in what is gained; ATTAINMENT suggests a distinguished achievement; ACCOMPLISHMENT implies a socially useful skill SYN syn ACQUIREMENT, ACQUISITION, ATTAINMENT, ACCOMPLIS