reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt How to pronounce reinvestment (audio)
1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

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Gould has put forth the raising of large companies’ corporate taxes so they can be pushed into business and productivity reinvestment rather than deal with a higher corporate tax, according to CNN. Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025 Hometown Christian Church received the news from Suzanne Germann, director of reinvestment at Landmarks Illinois. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 This reinvestment takes various forms – from associate wages to club remodeling to new growth – but the core philosophy remains consistent: advertising shouldn't be an extraction from the ecosystem, but rather a way to enhance it. Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Puig continues to see upside potential for margin in the medium term, allowing for continuous reinvestment in company brands. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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