investment

1 of 2

noun (1)

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

: the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay

also : the sum invested or the property purchased

investment

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: investiture sense 1

2

: blockade, siege

3

a

: an outer layer : envelope

b

archaic : vestment

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• beleaguerment
• blockade
• leaguer
• siege

Examples of investment in a Sentence

Noun (2)

the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis

the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The investments are part of Newsom’s $10 billion budget for ZEVs, which is bolstered by billions of dollars for clean transportation from the Biden-Harris Administration. —Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024

Christian Bale 'Had Never Gone to a Gym' Before He Got Ripped for 'American Psycho' Lucas played Craig McDermott, a rival colleague of Bale's investment banker Patrick Bateman. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024

The government has twice devalued the naira in the past year, trying to enable it to float more freely and attract foreign investment. —Ismail Auwal Taiwo Aina, New York Times, 11 June 2024

The national Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is doubling its investment in Wisconsin legislative races following the enactment of new electoral maps that will Democrats their first shot at securing a majority in years. —Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

invest entry 1

Noun (2)

invest entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1774, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Phrases Containing investment

• investment company

Kids Definition

investment

1 of 2 noun

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: investiture sense 1

2

: blockade, siege

investment

2 of 2 noun

1

: the outlay of money for income or profit

2

: a sum of money invested or a property purchased

Medical Definition

investment

noun

in·​vest·​ment in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: an external covering of a cell, part, or organism

2

: a layer of heat-resistant material in which a dental appliance (as a bridge or inlay) is cast or in which it is embedded before soldering

Legal Definition

investment

1 of 2 noun

in·​vest·​ment

: investiture sense 1

investment

2 of 2 noun

1

: the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay

also : the sum invested or the property purchased

2

: the commitment of funds with a view to minimizing risk and safeguarding capital while earning a return compare speculation