investment

[ US /ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt, ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/ ]
[ UK /ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ ]

NOUN

outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
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
money that is invested with an expectation of profit
the act of putting on robes or vestments
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
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.