English · Work & Business
investment
/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
[/ɪnˈvest.mənt/]
money put in for profit
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of putting money into something, such as a business or property, hoping to make a profit.
Example
Buying that property turned out to be a wise investment, as its value doubled in years.
Buying that property turned out to be a wise investment, as its value doubled in years.
Etymology
From 'invest' (Latin 'investire', to clothe), later meaning to commit money for profit.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in finance and also figuratively (an investment of time or effort).