Definition: 1. The act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit. 2. Money that is invested with an expectation of profit. 3. Outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism. 4. The act of putting on robes or vestments.
Use 'investment' in a sentence:
1. In my opinion , it's a very sound investment.
2. Our investments are not doing well.
3. This will give a yield of 10% on your investment.
4. Investment is becoming a chancy business.
5. Their investments have appreciated over the years.
6. I worry about this big investment of time and effort.
7. This account offers a paltry 1% return on your investment.
8. The job needs someone with a good track record in investment.
9. The investment is little more than a punt.
10. Investment is up by 5.7% after adjustment for inflation.
11. The value of his investment has risen by more than $50,000.
12. Young people are an investment for our future.
13. He bought an investment property for $100,000 and put down $20,000.
14. The project implies an enormous investment in training.
15. They presented an unanswerable case for more investment.
16. I worry about this big investment of time not working.
17. My sister's the oracle on investment matters.
18. This country needs investment in education.
19. Investments showed a gross profit of 26%.
20. We hope to recoup our initial investment in the first year.
21. The factory was to be a showpiece of Western investment in the East.
22. The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments.
23. The company is steaming ahead with its investment programme.
24. Investment in hospitals is needed now to match the future needs of the country.
25. A microwave is a good investment.
26. Investment is a function of the interest rate.
27. Let's talk just about investment generally.
28. In my opinion, it's a very sound investment.
29. Investment is all about running risks.
30. Training is an investment not a cost.
31. Companies are cutting investment and pruning their product ranges.
32. Our industry suffers through insufficient investment in research.
33. The industry needs more investment across the board.
34. Can you talk me through the various investment options?
35. The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort.
36. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
37. Shares in the industry proved a poor investment.
38. Any investment involves an element of risk.
39. If you want a safe investment, you could do a lot worse than put your money in a building society.
40. Her original investment has increased twofold.
41. In the 1990s the area became a magnet for new investment.
42. This is the main factor driving investment in the area.
