investment

US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

A2

noun

  • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

other

  • The act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this.
  • The act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this

other

  • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
  • An item of clothing bought with the expectation that it will be useful for a long time
  • The act of investing money in a business

other

  • The commitment of resources, such as time or energy, to a particular task or activity with the expectation of future benefit.
  • A dedication of resources or effort with the expectation of a valuable return or outcome.