investment
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.