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return-on-investment
/rɪˈtɜːrn ɒn ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/
[/rɪˈtɜːrn ɒn ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/]
gain relative to cost
Advancednoun
Definition
The benefit gained from an investment measured against its cost.
Example
They calculated the return on investment before committing to the expensive new equipment.
They calculated the return on investment before committing to the expensive new equipment.
Etymology
The phrase behind the acronym ROI, long established in finance.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in finance, marketing, and management.