procurance

[ proh-kyoor-uhns, pruh- ]

noun

1. the act of bringing about or getting something; agency; procurement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of procurance¹

First recorded in 1545–55; procure + -ance

More About Procurance

What does procurance mean?

Procurance is the act or process of procuring something—obtaining or getting it, especially through special means or extra effort.

When used in a general way, the word procurement is more commonly used to mean the same thing. Procurement most commonly refers to the formal, official process of purchasing and obtaining materials, supplies, or equipment, especially in the context of business or government. But procurance isn’t commonly used to mean this.

Example: The procurance of these items will require additional time.

Where does procurance come from?

The first records of the word procurance come from the mid-1500s. The verb procure is recorded earlier and comes from the Latin prōcūrāre, meaning “to take care of” or “to look after.” This is formed from the Latin verb cūrāre, “to care for.” The suffix -ance is often used to turn verbs into nouns (such as insurance).

Procurance can simply refer to the act of acquiring something. But it often implies that obtaining the thing may require some extra effort, as in The procurance of this replacement part for the refrigerator was no easy task. The word procurement is more commonly used.

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What are some other forms related to procurance?

• procure (verb)

What are some synonyms for procurance?

• procurement
• procuration
• acquisition
• attainment

What are some words that share a root or word element with procurance? 

 

• curate

 

What are some words that often get used in discussing procurance?

• acquire
• obtain
• get
• purchase

How is procurance used in real life?

Procurance can mean the same thing as procurement but is much less commonly used.

, We understand that we are unable to live upto your satisfaction .we regret the inconvenience that may have been caused to you, due to non- procurance of the card. We reiterate our aim was never to cause any discomfort to you.

— SBI Card (@SBICard_Connect) February 21, 2018

I wish unto you the procurance of the loaves in question

— Jear (@JeeringBaka) February 7, 2019

 

Try using procurance!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of procurance?

A. procurement
B. procuration
C. proposition
D. acquisition