Sourcing refers to the process of finding and acquiring materials, products or services for a particular purpose. There are several synonyms for the term sourcing, including procurement, acquisition, purchasing, buying, and obtaining. Procurement primarily refers to the acquisition of goods and services for an organization, while acquisition entails the process of obtaining assets, products or services. Buying and purchasing both refer to acquiring goods or services by paying for them. Obtaining, on the other hand, is a more general term that encompasses the process of acquiring anything. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in business contexts, but each of them has a slightly different meaning and connotation.