investment
[ in-vest-muhnt ]
/ ɪnˈvɛst mənt /
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noun
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investment
/ (ɪnˈvɛstmənt) /
noun
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Cultural definitions for investment
investment
The purchase of property with the expectation that its value will increase over time.
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