investment

Definitions

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future.

The devoting of time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.

Examples

Investing in a high-quality education is the best investment you can make for your future.

The company decided to increase its investment in renewable energy research to stay competitive.

Synonyms

venture speculation contribution funding stake asset endowment

Antonyms

divestment withdrawal expenditure spending waste depletion loss