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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The reinvestment usually is not. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The 45-day holding period applies to new purchases as well as reinvestments, which may limit the liquidity of your portfolio as a whole. Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026 The neighborhood governs how the assets are used, maintaining local control in perpetuity while using profits for reinvestment. Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026 These neighborhoods benefit from reinvestment by upgrading streets, improving parks and strengthening public safety. John McCann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 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 25 May. 2026.

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