investing (/ɪnˈves.tɪŋ/)
noun · Advanced · Daily Life
🔊 /ɪnˈves.tɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: putting money to grow
The act of putting money into something in the hope of making a profit.
Examples
🗣 She started investing small amounts in index funds while she was still in her twenties.
Etymology
From Latin ‘investire’ (to clothe), later meaning to commit money.
How & Where It’s Used
A finance term for committing money to assets expected to grow in value.
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Tags: money, finance