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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Her platform also stretches beyond the dancefloor (if that’s not your thing), with workshops, civic programs, and festivals that blend culture with wellness and reinvestment. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025 Working with experienced operators and ensuring consistent reinvestment in soil and water resources can help sustain both income and asset value over time. Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Protect consumers: The Fed ensures financial institutions comply with protection laws, including fair lending and community reinvestment. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Setting up a dividend reinvestment plan would not apply to investors who rely on dividends for passive income needed to cover regular expenses. Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Sep. 2025.

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