Investment

/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/

/ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt/, /ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/

Investment

the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit

synonyms : investing

the money that is put into a business or financial activity to gain profit

the act of putting on robes or vestments

the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank

outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism

the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result

Examples

1. Any investment involves an element of risk.

2. That investment is too risky.

3. Government investment has brought thousands of new jobs to the area.

4. Investment is all about running risks.