Investment ɪnˈvestmənt Time I Encourage Income Country Education

• to encourage foreign investment
• investment income
• this country needs investment in education.
• a minimum investment of $10 000

investment

1. the act of investing money in something
• to encourage foreign investment
• investment income
• This country needs investment in education.
2. the money that you invest, or the thing that you invest in
• a minimum investment of $10 000
• a high return on my investments
• Our investments are not doing well.
• We bought the house as an investment (= to make money).
3. a thing that is worth buying because it will be useful or helpful
• A microwave is a good investment.
4. the act of giving time or effort to a particular task in order to make it successful
• The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort.

Extra Examples

• Bonds should be part of your investment portfolio.
• He lost a lot of money through poor investments.
• He was making a living from his real estate investments.
• I don’t really like modern art but I bought it as an investment.
• I had made a personal investment in time and energy.
• I’m hoping for a good return on my investment.
• Investment flows dropped sharply and the region’s growth halted.
• Investment income is subject to different tax rules.
• It took two years before I recouped my investment.
• My investment yielded almost 20% annually.
• She felt the time was right to realize her investment, and sold all her shares.
• She sees art as a long-term investment strategy.
• The country’s infrastructure is crumbling because of inadequate investment.
• The president has called for massive investment to rebuild the country’s economy.
• We can help you identify investment opportunities.
• When buying shares, it’s wise to spread your investment over several companies.
• a business plan to encourage new investment
• an initial investment of $5 million
• inadequate investment levels
• investment from American pension funds
• investment in local industry
• losses made on investments in stocks and bonds
• parents’ emotional investment in their children
• private investment in the health service
• The area is trying to attract £11 million of private investment to stimulate the local economy.
• The country needs massive government investment in education.
• We bought the house as an investment.
• We made an initial investment of $10 000.