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Meaning & Definition of Investment in English

English

Investment

/ɪnvɛstmənt/

noun

1. The act of investing

  • Laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
synonym:
  • investing,
  • investment

2. Money that is invested with an expectation of profit

synonym:
  • investment,
  • investment funds

3. The commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result

  • "This job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"
  • "He made an emotional investment in the work"
synonym:
  • investment

4. Outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism

synonym:
  • investment

5. The act of putting on robes or vestments

synonym:
  • investment

6. The ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office

  • The formal promotion of a person to an office or rank
synonym:
  • investment,
  • investiture

Examples of using

How much of a return did you get on your investment?
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
I took a risk when I made the investment.