# reinvestment

/ˌɹiɪnˈvɛsmənt/ (US) · /ɹˌiːɪnvˈɛstmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reinvestment
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

the act of putting money or effort back into a business or project to make it grow. It can also mean using your skills or energy in a new way to improve your life.

For teachers: the act of putting back profits or resources into a business or project to generate further growth. Often refers to the redirection of capital, effort, or intellectual energy into a new venture or existing asset.

## Examples

- The company plans to use its profits for reinvestment in new technology.
- After selling the old factory, the owners chose reinvestment over dividends to expand their manufacturing capacity.
- Economic theorists argue that successful reinvestment of surplus capital is the primary mechanism by which a firm transitions from a local monopoly to a global industry leader.

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