reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt How to pronounce reinvestment (audio)
1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

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Funders, whether customers or internal stakeholders, often expect cost-effective maintenance and continuous innovation without significant reinvestment. Song Bac Toh, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Despite the reinvestment provision, hospital groups immediately blasted the proposal. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 That’s where dividend reinvestment plans, or DRIPs, come into play. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 Prioritizing these reinvestments ensures that your business continues to grow sustainably. 6. True Tamplin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reinvestment 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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