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Definition: Purchases

Purchases

Quick Summary of Purchases

Total of goods and services bought in a period.

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What is the dictionary definition of Purchases?

Dictionary Definition

  1. obsolete The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)
  2. An individual item one has purchased.
  3. The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Purchases are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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