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return on investment

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noun

  1. the amount of profit, before tax and after depreciation, from an investment made, usually expressed as a percentage of the original total cost invested. ROI


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That opens up a big opportunity for enterprises looking for ways to maximize their return on investment in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Jefferies analyst Simon Fitzgerald notes CLPC’s assets under management now total around 2.6 trillion yuan and the combined annualized partnership return on investment rose to 16%, from 9%.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“In general, these incentives don’t have a good return on investment for the states and their counties.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

As vendors offer more AI-powered workflows and customers spend more on AI capabilities, both are prioritizing return on investment.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Customs, culture, ideas about right and wrong all fall away under the pressure to increase production and get a higher return on investment.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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