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investing
/ɪnˈves.tɪŋ/
[/ɪnˈves.tɪŋ/]
putting money to grow
Advancednoun
Definition
The act of putting money into something in the hope of making a profit.
Example
She started investing small amounts in index funds while she was still in her twenties.
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.