The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ACQUIRE
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What does ACQUIRE mean?
ACQUIRE verb- To get.
- To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
- To contract.
- To sample signals and convert them into digital values.