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asset

US /ˈæset/UK /ˈæset/

noun Core · B1 Tài chính & ngân sách

Definition

a useful or valuable quality

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Her fluency in three foreign languages makes her a tremendous asset to our global marketing division.

Synonyms

  • propertysomething owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
  • resourceavailable source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

Collocations

  • Easy valuable asset
    describing valuable asset (something of value)
  • Medium total assets under management
    to total assets under management, meaning to add up in number or quantity
  • Hard liquid asset reserve requirements
    describing liquid asset reserve requirements (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)
  • Very Hard freeze ill-gotten foreign assets
    to freeze ill-gotten foreign assets, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.