Investment
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/
Investment (noun)
- the act of putting money into something to earn more money later.
- the use of time or effort to achieve something useful or important.
- an asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation.
Examples
- She made an investment in the stock market.
- An investment in real estate can be profitable.
Common collocations: make an investment, investment portfolio, investment strategy, investment of time, investment of effort