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obtaining

The correct spelling is obtaining.

How to pronounce obtaining

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

Say it like: Obt-ayn-ing

The correct spelling is obtaining. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  2. 2.To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
  3. 3.To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
  4. 4.To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
  5. 5.To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

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