en|gross|ment

en|gross|ment
en|gross|ment «ehn GROHS muhnt», noun.
1. the act of engrossing: »

the engrossment of a charter.

2. the state of being engrossed: »

complete engrossment in his studies.

3. something that is copied out or expressed in legal form.
4. something that is bought up to control prices.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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