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.