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

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Finance teams can tie savings to reinvestment plans and publish timelines for transitions. Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Funds from the sale will allow the YMCA to accelerate its $100-million regional reinvestment plan in other branches. Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 And when Nike posted third-quarter earnings results in March 2024, then-CEO Donahoe told investors during a conference call that more necessary adjustments were needed, including a reinvestment with wholesale partners and more innovation in its product lines. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Surveys optimize the likelihood reinvestment in properties will reflect priorities residents hold dearest. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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