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

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Communities like Livingston and Whitefish hope to prove that local control, transparency, and reinvestment can make tourism work for residents, not around them. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 This economic validation strengthens the plant’s social acceptance and incentivizes investments in research, sustainability, and community reinvestment. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 The funds will come from a tax increment reinvestment zone that covers a portion of the Legacy Business Park area. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 That means budgeting for constant reinvestment, building modular structures that allow functions to reconfigure as agents take on new roles, and cultivating cultures where experimentation is routine rather than exceptional. François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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