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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The Gordon funds ensured compliance, while Tonali’s sale allows for wider squad reinvestment. Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Vacancy turnover, apartment improvements and reinvestment provided another valve. Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 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 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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