investment
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: investments
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of investing, or state of being invested.
Noun
Examples
Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.
Noun
Examples
An investment in ink, paper, and steel pens.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “investment” mean?
The act of investing, or state of being invested.
Is “investment” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.