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
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
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
At the same time, many longtime Black residents have been displaced from historically Black neighborhoods due to rising costs, lack of homeownership protections and uneven economic investment.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In this role, Marcy will work alongside founding partner Drew Weatherford on all aspects of the firm’s sports investment strategy and sit on the Firm’s investment committee.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
The contract, which was won through a competitive bid, is valued at more than $100 million dollars over several years, reflects the scale of investment required to address systemic challenges.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
The executive cited ongoing financial losses and unsuccessful investment efforts as reasons for the closure.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
At the same time, many longtime Black residents have been displaced from historically Black neighborhoods due to rising costs, lack of homeownership protections and uneven economic investment.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In this role, Marcy will work alongside founding partner Drew Weatherford on all aspects of the firm’s sports investment strategy and sit on the Firm’s investment committee.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
The contract, which was won through a competitive bid, is valued at more than $100 million dollars over several years, reflects the scale of investment required to address systemic challenges.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/investment. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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investment
1 of 2 noun
in·vest·ment
in-ˈves(t)-mənt
investment
2 of 2 noun1
: 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
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