To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
“New members must obtain a fitness assessment before joining the advanced training class.”
“Volunteers are required to obtain a background check clearance prior to starting.”
This word frequently appears in eligibility diagrams describing what applicants must obtain before proceeding, such as a permit, approval, or certificate. In Part 2, tracking what needs to be obtained at each step of a process chart is essential for answering sequence-based questions correctly.
Synonyms: acquire, get, secure