The phrase "acquired source" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to a source that has been obtained or gained, often in research or information gathering.
Example: "The report was based on an acquired source that provided valuable insights into the market trends."
Alternatives: "obtained source" or "gained source".
Analytics company KISSMetrics has acquired SourceNinja, a startup offering to help companies manage security flaws in their open source libraries.
Looks like software giant EMC has acquired SourceLabs, provider of a set of tools and services used to support open source software like Linux, at least according to TechFlash.
Former White House counsel and an attorney for the bank, Kathryn Ruemmler, said that Emirates never would have acquired source code in a joint-partnership deal like the one reached with InfoSpan.
The algorithm works on an acquired source of information, usually a list of ranked hits whose scores reflect biological similarity to the starting query.
Assisted in the production of monthly and quarterly repurposed spots including acquiring source masters, generating VO scripts, generating checklists, and supervising online video and audio sessions.
Acquiring sources is an important part of the development process – especially in Hollywood, where producers are often hit with nuisance lawsuits claiming plagiarism.
I assume a decision was made to acquire sources within the movement -- especially senior ones -- to keep it from becoming a threat against the Syrian state but to allow it to develop with some extent of control. .
CarDomain Network, El Segundo, Calif., which provides online content and social sharing tools for automotive enthusiasts, was acquired by Source Interlink Media, New York, part of the Source Interlink Companies.
* MPG, New York, acquired First Source Yellow Pages, Boston, which plans and buys advertising in phone directories, for undisclosed terms.
Think 360, Tarrytown, N.Y., and its subsidiary, Antidote 360, were acquired by Source Marketing, Norwalk, Conn., part of MDC Partners.
Update: GitLab has acquired open source hosting and enterprise Git management competitor Gitorious.
