in|vest|ment

in|vest|ment
in|vest|ment «ihn VEHST muhnt», noun.
1. the act of investing; a laying out of money for something that is expected to produce a profit or benefit: »

Getting an education is a wise investment of time and money.

2. the amount of money invested: »

His investments amounted to thousands of dollars.

3. something bought that is expected to yield money as income or profit or both: »

He has a good income from wise investments. I consider United States savings bonds a safe investment.

4. the act of surrounding with soldiers or ships; siege.
5. = investiture. (Cf. ↑investiture)
6. Biology. an outer covering or coating of a plant or animal.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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