Asset - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈæset|  American pronunciation of the word asset
Brit.  |ˈæset|  British pronunciation of the word asset

noun

- a useful or valuable quality (syn: plus)

Extra examples

The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes.

...rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état...

The high character which the corps has won is in itself a valuable asset.

A sense of humor is a great asset in this business.

I think Rachel would be an asset to the department.

...a retired football player whose chief asset—his prodigious girth—has now become a liability...

The brainpower of the staff constitutes the company's greatest asset.

Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.

Employers saw her age as a liability rather than an asset.

The bank can seize the asset in the event of a default in payment.

The profit or loss on the disposal of an asset must be accounted for.

The ability to adapt is a definite asset in this job.

The ability to motivate people is a priceless asset.

The airline is a wasting asset.

Disposal of fixed asset investments realised a profit of £50 million.

Word forms

noun
singular: asset
plural: assets
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