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The action of again or for another time putting (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Noun : His investment in the project included more time than he cared to remember
  • This lost capital reinvestment translates into fewer workers on business payrolls.
  • Management rewards must be tagged to long term reinvestment and sustainable profits, not short term "boosts."
  • Deutsche said the firms long-term reinvestment strategy is sound, but doesnt add up to a lucrative near term investment.
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