acquisition

(noun) the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something. Examples: "The acquisition of wealth." "The acquisition of one company by another."

(noun) something acquired. Example: "A recent acquisition by the museum."

(noun) the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge. Synonyms: learning. Example: "The child's acquisition of language."

(noun) an ability that has been acquired by training. Synonyms: skill, accomplishment, acquirement, attainment.