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The definition of an investment is property or something purchased or deposited for future financial profit.

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An example of an investment is money put into a 401K plan.

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See investment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an investing or being invested
an outer covering
investiture (sense )
1. the investing of money
2. the amount invested
3. anything in which money is or may be invested

See investment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of investing.
An amount invested.
Property or another possession acquired for future financial return or benefit.
A commitment, as of time or support.
A military siege.
Archaic
a. A garment; a vestment.
b. An outer covering or layer.

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