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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Schneider highlighted that early signs of AI use cases — such as driving corporate headcount reductions and greater sales — have emerged and created a path towards reinvestment into future growth. Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 July 2025 Brown-Forman closed the cooperage in April as part of a cost-cutting and reinvestment strategy, laying off over 200 employees. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The victorious country will win millions of vehicle sales which translates to tax revenue, jobs, and reinvestment in dominating brands. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Apr. 2025 Much of that money is being directed toward education, healthcare, infrastructure, substance use prevention and community reinvestment. Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 22 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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