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Definition investment in British English

investment noun

noun
/ɪnˈves(t)mənt/
1

money used in a way that may earn you more money, for example money used for buying property or shares in a company

Example

Her investments were mainly in technology stocks.

Example

an investment banker

Example

new tax incentives that will attract foreign investment

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1.1

an amount of money that is invested

Example

The minimum investment for this fund is 1000.

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2

the process of spending money in order to improve something or make it more successful

Example

Lack of investment had led to a decline in public services.

Example

Investment in new technology is critical to our success.

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3

something that you are willing to spend money on now because it will give you benefits in the future

Example

The car's reliability alone makes it a sound investment.

Example

Computer courses aren't cheap, but they're a good investment for your career.

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4

the amount of time, energy, or emotion needed in order to make something successful

Example

Teachers' investment of time in class preparation is always underestimated.

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Definition investment in British English