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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of investing.
Their investment of ten thousand dollars in the project eventually made them a million dollars when the business became successful. |
| definition 2: |
that which is invested, especially money.
His investment was less than hers, but they both made a profit.- similar words:
- capital, stake
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| definition 3: |
something that one has put one's time, effort, or money into in order that some benefit will come of it later.
The investment of her time in studying will help her later in life.Buying that expensive house was an investment that they regretted.Getting a more efficient water heater was a good investment because the heating bills are much lower now. |
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appointment |
The word investment
contains the following parts:
vest
Latin
root
that means clothe; clothing
  Example words:
-ment
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act, process, or instance of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ment
attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.
Example words:
adjustment, advertisement, agreement, announcement, armament, arrangement, commandment, compartment, complement, compliment, department, document, employment, entertainment, fragment, government, improvement, investment, judgment, measurement, movement, regiment, sediment, sentiment
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