She is looking for overseas investment opportunities.
She is looking for overseas investment opportunities.
English
investment
ɪnˈvɛstmənt, ɪnˈvest.mənt, ɪnˈvestmənt, ɪnˈvɛsmənt
Meaning: the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or gain an advantage
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Example sentences
Buying a house is usually a good long-term investment.
Buying a house is usually a good long-term investment.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.
The investment was highly speculative.
The investment was highly speculative.
She made a shrewd investment that doubled her money in just a year.
She made a shrewd investment that doubled her money in just a year.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for financial assets, but can also refer to time or energy spent for future benefit.
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