acquiring,vbl.n.|əˈkwaɪərɪŋ|[f.acquire v. + -ing¹.]1.The action of gaining or obtaining for oneself; gaining possession.1656tr.Hobbes,Elem.Philos.14 (1839)For the acquiring of philosophy.1660R. CokePower &Subj.264How fraile a mans reason and understanding is, even to the acquiring of things necessary for his preservation.1878M. L. HolbrookHygiene of the Brain 41There is a limit to our acquiring power.2.The thing gained or obtained for oneself; acquirement, acquisition.1630NauntonFragm.Reg.27 (1870)The King in honour could doe no lesse, than give back to his Son..the acquirings of his Fathers profession.1828CarlyleMisc.I. 205 (1857)Infinite longings and small acquirings.