C1
buy vs procurement vs purchase
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| buyverb/baɪ/ | Meaning To get something by paying money for it. | Goes with — | Example I want to buy a new phone before my trip. |
| procurementnoun/prəˈkjʊr.mənt/ | Meaning the process of getting goods or services, especially for a company or government | Goes with procurement process | Example Public procurement rules require the city to accept the lowest fair bid. |
| purchaseverb/ˈpɜːr.tʃəs/ | Meaning to buy something, especially something large or expensive (a formal word) | Goes with purchase tickets | Example Tickets can be purchased online or at the station up to an hour before departure. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Public makes up a large share of spending.