investment
US /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
1.
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result
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His investment in the stock market paid off handsomely.
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The company is seeking foreign investment.
2.
a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future
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Buying this old house was a good investment.
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Education is the best investment for your future.