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OBTAINING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Obtaining.

How to pronounce obtaining:

US

Obtaining - as a verb

Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

Example: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
findgetincurreceive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be valid, applicable, or true

Example: "This theory still holds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdprevail

Example Sentences

"The obtaining of a degree requires hard work and dedication."
"He focused on the obtaining of wealth rather than personal relationships."
"The obtaining of evidence was crucial to the success of the investigation."
"She excelled at the obtaining of information through thorough research."
"The obtaining of a patent protected his invention from being copied."
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Word Game Points

Is OBTAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obtaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBTAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OBTAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obtaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBTAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is OBTAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obtaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBTAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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