Investment
noun
The act of spending money to buy goods, property, shares etc. with the intent of making a profit in the future.
She made a big investment in the company's stock.
Often appears as...
- make an investment
- return on investment
noun
The act of using time or effort on something that will be helpful in the future.
Learning English is an investment in your future career.
Often appears as...
- investment in education
- time investment
noun
Money, time, effort etc., which is invested.
The city's investment in the new park was well worth it.
Often appears as...
- capital investment
- investment in infrastructure
noun
In finance and economics, it refers to the purchase of a financial product or other item of value with an expectation of favorable future returns.
He made a smart investment and bought some shares of that company.
Often appears as...
- foreign direct investment
- investment banking
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Academic
noun
The act of spending money to buy goods, property, shares etc. with the intent of making a profit in the future.
She made a big investment in the company's stock.
Often appears as...
- make an investment
- return on investment
noun
The act of using time or effort on something that will be helpful in the future.
Learning English is an investment in your future career.
Often appears as...
- investment in education
- time investment
noun
Money, time, effort etc., which is invested.
The city's investment in the new park was well worth it.
Often appears as...
- capital investment
- investment in infrastructure
noun
In finance and economics, it refers to the purchase of a financial product or other item of value with an expectation of favorable future returns.
He made a smart investment and bought some shares of that company.
Often appears as...
- foreign direct investment
- investment banking
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Profit Expectation
Understand that the core goal is to gain more money than was originally spent.
He considered the property an investment, aiming for profit from future sale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant Gain
Investments typically require patience since profit may come after a period of time.
She waited five years to see her investment in stocks really pay off.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Factor
Money invested could be lost, so the term may imply a degree of risk.
The investment in the startup is risky, but the potential returns are high.
Pro Tip 1/3Profit Expectation
Understand that the core goal is to gain more money than was originally spent.
He considered the property an investment, aiming for profit from future sale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant Gain
Investments typically require patience since profit may come after a period of time.
She waited five years to see her investment in stocks really pay off.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Factor
Money invested could be lost, so the term may imply a degree of risk.
The investment in the startup is risky, but the potential returns are high.
Pro Tip 1/3Profit Expectation
Understand that the core goal is to gain more money than was originally spent.
He considered the property an investment, aiming for profit from future sale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant Gain
Investments typically require patience since profit may come after a period of time.
She waited five years to see her investment in stocks really pay off.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Factor
Money invested could be lost, so the term may imply a degree of risk.
The investment in the startup is risky, but the potential returns are high.
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How does the stock...
This launches the company onto the official public market, where any company or individual who believes the business could be profitable might buy a stock. Buying stocks makes those investors partial owners in the business. Their investment helps the company to grow, and as it becomes more successful,
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How to build a company...
That has been how we've run the investment business, and it's how we also deal with the people management. In order to give you a glimmer into what this looks like, I'd like to take you into a meeting and introduce you to a tool of ours called the "Dot Collector" that helps us do this.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
There's actually, now, political will to do that. But it just requires now an investment of resources and transfer of expertise. There's a political will struggle that's going to take place as well, but those are winnable fights, because we've done some examples around the world
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Bill Gates: The next...
and we'd have millions and millions of deaths. These investments offer significant benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic. The primary healthcare, the R&D, those things would reduce global health equity and make the world more just as well as more safe.
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How to spot a pyramid...
And in real life, many earlier joiners lose out too. Pyramid schemes are illegal in most countries, but they can be difficult to detect. They are presented as many different things, including gifting groups, investment clubs, and multi-level marketing businesses.
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The race to sequence the...
Since then, robust investment in both the public and private sector has led to the identification of many disease related genes and remarkable advances in sequencing technology. Today, a person's genome can be sequenced in just a few days.
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Economics of climate...
to stop applauding our politicians for spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation
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Solar System Exploration:...
the what the u.s. gets for its for its taxpayer investment so feeding that innovation food chain I think is very important one specific example I went to grad school at Stanford a few years before me there was this guy who was on
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Environment vs...
worth the investment as the amazon has two great advantages there's high rainfall and year-round sunshine it's ironic that the things that make the rainforests are rich in life are accelerating its destruction
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John Bohannon: Dance vs....
Imagine our politicians using dance to explain why we must invade a foreign country or bail out an investment bank. It's sure to help. Of course someday, in the deep future,
Video examples
How does the stock...
This launches the company onto the official public market, where any company or individual who believes the business could be profitable might buy a stock. Buying stocks makes those investors partial owners in the business. Their investment helps the company to grow, and as it becomes more successful,
Video examples
How to build a company...
That has been how we've run the investment business, and it's how we also deal with the people management. In order to give you a glimmer into what this looks like, I'd like to take you into a meeting and introduce you to a tool of ours called the "Dot Collector" that helps us do this.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
There's actually, now, political will to do that. But it just requires now an investment of resources and transfer of expertise. There's a political will struggle that's going to take place as well, but those are winnable fights, because we've done some examples around the world
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
and we'd have millions and millions of deaths. These investments offer significant benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic. The primary healthcare, the R&D, those things would reduce global health equity and make the world more just as well as more safe.
Video examples
How to spot a pyramid...
And in real life, many earlier joiners lose out too. Pyramid schemes are illegal in most countries, but they can be difficult to detect. They are presented as many different things, including gifting groups, investment clubs, and multi-level marketing businesses.
Video examples
The race to sequence the...
Since then, robust investment in both the public and private sector has led to the identification of many disease related genes and remarkable advances in sequencing technology. Today, a person's genome can be sequenced in just a few days.
Video examples
Economics of climate...
to stop applauding our politicians for spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation
Video examples
Solar System Exploration:...
the what the u.s. gets for its for its taxpayer investment so feeding that innovation food chain I think is very important one specific example I went to grad school at Stanford a few years before me there was this guy who was on
Video examples
Environment vs...
worth the investment as the amazon has two great advantages there's high rainfall and year-round sunshine it's ironic that the things that make the rainforests are rich in life are accelerating its destruction
Video examples
John Bohannon: Dance vs....
Imagine our politicians using dance to explain why we must invade a foreign country or bail out an investment bank. It's sure to help. Of course someday, in the deep future,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gillian Tans
American Businesswoman
We are putting a lot of investments behind building customer loyalty. We need to make sure we keep investing in the right tech that will help customers. If we keep doing that well, we will keep progressing.
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Gina Rinehart
Australian Businesswoman
If you want to help the poor and our next generation, make investment, reinvestment and businesses welcome.
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Gary Cohn
American Businessman
We want to keep a preferred rate for capital gains - we think it is important to encourage investment.
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Henry Kravis
American Businessman
It's one of the most important things at the end of the day, being able to say no to an investment.
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Gerry Schwartz
Canadian Businessman
Helping people getting a great start in life, a great foundation, is an investment.
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J. B. Pritzker
Argentinian Businessman
In my day job, I worry non-stop about making wise investments for long-term gains.
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Gary Herbert
American Politician
Education is the largest and most important investment Utah makes.
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Ada Hegerberg
Norwegian Athlete
When you get world-class investment, you get world-class results.
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Mo Ibrahim
Sudanese Businessman
Africa offers the highest return on investment in the world.
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Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian Politician
Simply to have peace brings huge investment.
Quote examples
Gillian Tans
American Businesswoman
We are putting a lot of investments behind building customer loyalty. We need to make sure we keep investing in the right tech that will help customers. If we keep doing that well, we will keep progressing.
Quote examples
Gina Rinehart
Australian Businesswoman
If you want to help the poor and our next generation, make investment, reinvestment and businesses welcome.
Quote examples
Gary Cohn
American Businessman
We want to keep a preferred rate for capital gains - we think it is important to encourage investment.
Quote examples
Henry Kravis
American Businessman
It's one of the most important things at the end of the day, being able to say no to an investment.
Quote examples
Gerry Schwartz
Canadian Businessman
Helping people getting a great start in life, a great foundation, is an investment.
Quote examples
J. B. Pritzker
Argentinian Businessman
In my day job, I worry non-stop about making wise investments for long-term gains.
Quote examples
Gary Herbert
American Politician
Education is the largest and most important investment Utah makes.
Quote examples
Ada Hegerberg
Norwegian Athlete
When you get world-class investment, you get world-class results.
Quote examples
Mo Ibrahim
Sudanese Businessman
Africa offers the highest return on investment in the world.
Quote examples
Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian Politician
Simply to have peace brings huge investment.
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