Investment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈves(t)-mənt/ in·vest·ment

Meaning & Definition of Investment

Investment (noun)

  1. the outlay of money usually for income or profit, capital outlay; also, the sum invested or the property purchased
  2. investiture
  3. blockade, siege
  4. an outer layer, envelope

Investment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies

    "the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis"

    similar: beleaguerment, blockade, leaguer, siege
    related: counterblockade, containment, encirclement, encompassment, confinement, insulation, isolation, quarantine, seclusion, segregation, sequestration, incarceration, internment

  2. the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization

    "the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion"

    similar: baptism, inaugural, inauguration, induction, initiation, installation, installment, investiture
    related: enlistment, enrollment, promotion
    near: discharge, removal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Investment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Investment:

beleaguerment, blockade, leaguer, siege, baptism, inaugural, inauguration, induction, initiation, installation, installment, investiture

Related Words for Investment

counterblockade, containment, encirclement, encompassment, confinement, insulation, isolation, quarantine, seclusion, segregation, sequestration, incarceration, internment, enlistment, enrollment, promotion

Near Antonyms of Investment

discharge, removal

Origin & Etymology of Investment

invest:1

First known use: 1774

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Investment

Words & Phrases Containing Investment

investment company

Frequently Asked Questions about Investment

What does "Investment" mean?

"Investment" means the outlay of money usually for income or profit, capital outlay; also, the sum invested or the property purchased. As a noun, it is defined as: the outlay of money usually for income or profit, capital outlay; also, the sum invested or the property purchased. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Investment"?

Other words for "Investment" include beleaguerment, blockade, leaguer, siege, baptism, inaugural, inauguration and induction. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Investment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Investment"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Investment". Common alternatives include beleaguerment, blockade, leaguer, siege, baptism, inaugural, inauguration, induction, initiation and installation.

How do you use "Investment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Investment" in a sentence: "the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis"; "the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion".

Is "Investment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Investment" is a noun.

Is "Investment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Investment" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Investment"?

"Investment" is pronounced /in-ˈves(t)-mənt/ and divided into syllables as in·vest·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Investment"?

"Investment" comes from invest:1. First known use: 1774.