investment

1 of 2

noun (1)

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

: the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay

also : the sum invested or the property purchased

investment

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: investiture sense 1

2

: blockade, siege

3

a

: an outer layer : envelope

b

archaic : vestment

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• beleaguerment
• blockade
• leaguer
• siege

Examples of investment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Using a private family investment, the sisters acquired the two buildings that make up their current headquarters and managed the packaging and manufacturing of products for other companies. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024

Homicides last year were down 20% from the previous year, something Bethel credits to the city's significant investments in conflict prevention and resolution along with the ongoing work of community groups. —Michel Martin, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024

Glynn calls the money Fort Worth spends on firefighters’ gear and equipment an investment. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2024

This investment allows Ark's clients to gain exposure to OpenAI, along with other high-profile companies such as SpaceX and X Holdings. —Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024

Seventy-two percent of respondents said their organizations increased spending on AI and emerging technologies over the past three years, with 27% saying the investments have strongly increased. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024

All the investment went into (the) Power and Light (District). —Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024

Among the key recommendations are collaborations with manufacturers and hospitals that aim to bring transparency to the drug market and incentivize investment in resilient and diverse supply chains. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024

Congestion on many local roads fell and the investment in fast, frequent bus service was heralded as a model for how to defeat soul-sucking traffic. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

invest entry 1

Noun (2)

invest entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1774, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Phrases Containing investment

• investment company

Kids Definition

investment

1 of 2 noun

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: investiture sense 1

2

: blockade, siege

investment

2 of 2 noun

1

: the outlay of money for income or profit

2

: a sum of money invested or a property purchased

Medical Definition

investment

noun

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: an external covering of a cell, part, or organism

2

: a layer of heat-resistant material in which a dental appliance (as a bridge or inlay) is cast or in which it is embedded before soldering

Legal Definition

investment

1 of 2 noun

in·​vest·​ment

: investiture sense 1

investment

2 of 2 noun

1

: the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay

also : the sum invested or the property purchased

2

: the commitment of funds with a view to minimizing risk and safeguarding capital while earning a return compare speculation