The investment
Example: The investment supports future growth
Definition
"The investment" refers to the act or process of putting money, effort, or resources into something with the expectation of achieving a profitable return or benefit in the future. It supports future growth by enabling development or improvement in various areas such as business or personal finance.
Etymology
The term "investment" originates from the Latin word 'investire,' meaning 'to clothe or surround.' It evolved in English during the 16th century to describe the act of putting on garments metaphorically, and later came to mean the dedication of resources with the expectation of gain, reflecting the idea of 'enveloping' money into something valuable.
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"The investment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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