Acquisition+collecting
1book collecting — Introduction acquisition of books, not only as texts but also as objects desirable for such qualities as their age, scarcity, historical significance, value, beauty, and evidence of association with some important person. Exercising… …
2Coin collecting — This article is about a hobby. For the scientific study of currency, see Numismatics. Numismatics Terminology …
3Gear Acquisition Syndrome — (sometimes Guitar Acquisition Syndrome, both abbreviated to GAS) is a term used to describe an urge to acquire and accumulate lots of gear. This term commonly associated with:* Guitarists (tend to acquire guitars, guitar amplifiers, pedals,… …
4data acquisition — UK US noun [U] (ABBREVIATION DAQ) IT ► the activity of collecting information, especially using computers: »We are a leading supplier of data acquisition hardware and software systems …
5Mix Tape: The Art of Cassette Culture —   Author(s) Thurston Moore …
6gathering — n. 1. Acquisition collecting, procuring, earning, gain. 2. Assemblage, assembly, company, meeting, collection, concourse, congregation, muster. 3. Abscess, sore, ulcer, fester, imposthume, pustule, suppuration, suppurating tumor …
7information processing — Acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information. Today the term usually refers to computer based operations. Information processing consists of locating and capturing information, using software to… …
8library — /luy brer ee, breuh ree, bree/, n., pl. libraries. 1. a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or… …
9Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
10India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …