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US
/ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt, ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/
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[ UK /ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ ]
[ UK /ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ ]
NOUN
- outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
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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
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.
