Definition

The act of selling or getting rid of an asset or investment.

Example

The company's divestment of its non-core assets helped improve its financial position.

Conversation

Have you heard about the divestment happening at the company?

Yeah, I read about it online; it seems like a big deal.

I wonder how that divestment will affect their future projects.

It could be a game changer, but we'll have to wait and see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Divestment → It is formed from "di-" (meaning apart) and "vestire" (meaning to clothe or dress). The word refers to the act of taking away or removing an investment, as if stripping away a layer of clothing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('di-') something that is 'dressed' or 'clothed' ('vestire') — that's why divestment means removing an investment.

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