investment

/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
noun
  1. The act of putting money, time, or effort into something to get a profit or benefit later.
    • Learning a new language is a good investment of your time.
    • She made a smart investment in technology stocks that doubled in value.
    • The city's investment in new parks improved the quality of life for residents.
  2. Something that you buy or put money into to earn more money or get a future advantage.
    • He sold his investment in the startup for a large profit.
    • A college education is one of the best investments you can make.
    • Real estate is often considered a safe long-term investment.
  3. The amount of money or resources that is put into a project or business.
    • The company's investment in research led to several new products.
    • They needed a larger investment to expand their online store.
    • The initial investment for the new factory was over $10 million.
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