investment
noun
the investing of money or capital in order to gain profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
investments
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pluralof investment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Their decisions to delay or reduce investments in critical projects are particularly troubling given the billions of dollars in profits reported by their parent companies in recent years,” Perez wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The stock price reflects a “show-me” attitude on the investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Regarding AI, Elliott warned about circular investments between AI model companies and makers of AI infrastructure, debt-financed capital spending and a burgeoning anti-AI movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The company noted in a filing that the proceeds will go toward “general corporate purposes,” including capital expenditures, debt repayments or future investments.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The most prized was the Sinclair Collection, which consisted of art purchased by the company as investments as well as works personally owned by Stavros Sinclair.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
