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investment

[ US /ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt, ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/ ]
[ UK /ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ ]
NOUN
  1. outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
  2. the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result
    this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking
    he made an emotional investment in the work
  3. money that is invested with an expectation of profit
  4. the act of putting on robes or vestments
  5. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
  6. the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank
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How To Use investment In A Sentence

  • But I do know there is a greater prospect he will seek a bit of equity in the distribution of investment and development of infrastructure than the present triumvirate.
  • There has been a lot of teamwork and trust and that deserves to be rewarded by having new investment.
  • A repair job is bad enough; but an investment in managerial ego is worse. MANAGING FOR RESULTS
  • Mr. Sorapong, 35 years old, selected industrial estate developers Hemaraj Land & Development PCL and Amata Corporation PCL among his top picks, with Hemaraj returning 147% over the course of 2010 and Amata providing a 99% return on investment. Real Estate
  • In each case the company's contributions are deductible for tax, and income on the investments is free of tax. Principles of Corporate Finance
  • They point out that, for customers, obsoleting an investment is not an ‘escape’ but a ‘closed door.’
  • Conseco has no investment bankers, legal counsel, commercial bankers, or consultants doing business with the company on its board, nor are there any interlocking directorates.
  • A €500 million investment in upgrading long-haul aircraft is part of the turnaround. Times, Sunday Times
  • A prolonged period of low investment will weaken productivity and longterm potential growth. Times, Sunday Times
  • The aim, therefore, was to attract substantial foreign investment.
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