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obtain

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To gain, secure, or acquire something, usually by planned action or effort.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 2012

Senses

Wordset Dictionary

receive a specified treatment (abstract)

Wordset Dictionary

come into possession of

Wordset Dictionary

be valid, applicable, or true

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
findhold
pasttense
obtained
presentparticiple
obtaining
thirdpersonsingular
obtains
pastparticiple
obtained