reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt How to pronounce reinvestment (audio)
1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

Examples of reinvestment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s where dividend reinvestment plans, or DRIPs, come into play. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 Prioritizing these reinvestments ensures that your business continues to grow sustainably. 6. True Tamplin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Corporations got their rate cut to 21% in 2017, and to no one’s surprise, the gains went to the top 10% of earners rather than reinvestment in labor and productivity. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024 Its year-to-date total return, which accounts for the reinvestment of dividends, is about 28.3% in 2024. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reinvestment 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'reinvestment.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

Dictionary Entries Near reinvestment

Cite this Entry

“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!