Word: PURCHASING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PURCHASING
- To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.
"to purchase land, to purchase a house"
- To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
- To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
"to purchase favor with flattery"
- An act or process of making a purchase.
- A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment.
- A part of an organization that manages such processes
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "purchasing" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "purchasing" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PURCHASING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PURCHASING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PURCHASING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PURCHASING:
- # the purchasing effect
- # master of purchasing
- # playing with purchasing
- # in terms of purchasing
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