asset

noun

as·set ˈa-ˌset How to pronounce asset (audio)

also -sət

plural assets

assets plural

: the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies

: the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts

: advantage, resource

His wit is his chief asset.

—sometimes used euphemistically or humorously in the plural to refer to parts of a person's body (such as the breasts or buttocks) that are considered attractive

We tested RLS's eight-panel shorts on a one-day bike ride. … there was enough padding for saddle comfort, yet not so much that it exaggerated our assets.

Vicky LowryGreenberg hid his athletic physique under baggy clothes … until he realized that tighter jeans and knits show off his assets better.

Sandra Nygaard

: an item of value owned

assets plural : the items on a balance sheet showing the book value of property owned

: something useful in an effort to foil or defeat an enemy: such as

: a piece of military equipment

: spy

Example Sentences

The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes. rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état

Recent Examples on the Web Making digital-asset wallets into a central account, holding and earning on tokens as more than just speculative investments, is already a part of many crypto firms’ playbooks.

Telis Demos, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Cobb said the ankle injury has hampered Allen’s greatest asset — his running ability — but the quarterback still leads the team with 178 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Last week, the White House released a report on crypto’s environmental impact, saying that crypto-asset activity in the U.S. compares to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions from railroad diesel fuel.

Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The unraveling of the Terra platform in May included the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin, shaking faith in the digital-asset sector, which has yet to recover much of the losses.

Hooyeon Kim, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Gradually, people came to see her stoicism as an asset, even a necessity, rather than a personal deficiency.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But lawn has become a liability — or in some cases an asset, on the condition of its removal.

Dan Zak, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, lawmakers in the U.S. and EU are hammering out sweeping crypto legislations that will subject crypto to traditional-asset regulations, which could finally legitimize bitcoin in many institutional portfolios.

Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Because that's a very nonexpendable asset, any of those vessels.

CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

asset

noun

as·set ˈa-ˌset, -sət How to pronounce asset (audio)

: the entire property of a person, business organization, or estate that is subject to the payment of debts

—used in pl. compare equity

: an item of property owned

— admitted asset

: an asset allowed by law to be included in determining the financial condition of an insurance company compare nonadmitted asset in this entry

— appointive asset

: an asset in an estate that is to be distributed under a power of appointment

— capital asset

: a tangible or intangible long-term asset especially that is not regularly bought or sold as part of the owner's business

specifically : any asset classified as a capital asset by law (as section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code)

— current asset

: a short-term asset (as inventory, an account receivable, or a note) that can be quickly converted into cash

— equitable asset

: an asset especially in an estate that is subject to the payment of debts only in a court of equity

— fixed asset

: a tangible asset (as a piece of equipment) that is of a permanent or long-term nature

— intangible asset

: an asset (as goodwill or a patent) that does not have physical form

— marital asset

: an asset acquired by either spouse or both spouses during a marriage

Note: Marital assets are generally subject to equitable distribution on divorce.

— net assets

: the excess of assets over liabilities

called also net worth

: admitted assets considered as a whole

— net quick assets

: the excess of quick assets over current liabilities

— nonadmitted asset

: an asset not allowed by law to be included in determining the financial condition of an insurance company because it cannot be quickly converted into cash without incurring a loss compare admitted asset in this entry

— quick assets

: cash, accounts receivable, and other current assets except inventories

— tangible asset

: an asset that has physical form and is capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value

— wasting asset

: property (as a copyright or oil well) that will eventually expire or be used up and lose its value

单词	asset
释义	asset noun as·set ˈa-ˌset also -sət plural assets 1 assets plural a : the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies b : the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts 2 : advantage, resource His wit is his chief asset. —sometimes used euphemistically or humorously in the plural to refer to parts of a person's body (such as the breasts or buttocks) that are considered attractive We tested RLS's eight-panel shorts on a one-day bike ride. … there was enough padding for saddle comfort, yet not so much that it exaggerated our assets. Vicky LowryGreenberg hid his athletic physique under baggy clothes … until he realized that tighter jeans and knits show off his assets better. Sandra Nygaard 3 a : an item of value owned b assets plural : the items on a balance sheet showing the book value of property owned 4 : something useful in an effort to foil or defeat an enemy: such as a : a piece of military equipment b : spy Synonyms agent emissary intelligencer mole operative spook spy undercover See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes. rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état Recent Examples on the Web Making digital-asset wallets into a central account, holding and earning on tokens as more than just speculative investments, is already a part of many crypto firms’ playbooks. Telis Demos, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Cobb said the ankle injury has hampered Allen’s greatest asset — his running ability — but the quarterback still leads the team with 178 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Last week, the White House released a report on crypto’s environmental impact, saying that crypto-asset activity in the U.S. compares to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions from railroad diesel fuel. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The unraveling of the Terra platform in May included the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin, shaking faith in the digital-asset sector, which has yet to recover much of the losses. Hooyeon Kim, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Gradually, people came to see her stoicism as an asset, even a necessity, rather than a personal deficiency. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But lawn has become a liability — or in some cases an asset, on the condition of its removal. Dan Zak, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, lawmakers in the U.S. and EU are hammering out sweeping crypto legislations that will subject crypto to traditional-asset regulations, which could finally legitimize bitcoin in many institutional portfolios. Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Because that's a very nonexpendable asset, any of those vessels. CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology back-formation from assets, singular, sufficient property to pay debts and legacies, from Anglo-French assetz, from asez enough, from Vulgar Latin ad satis, from Latin ad to + satis* enough — more at at, sad First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing asset asset-stripping working asset asset-stripping working asset Kids Definition asset noun as·set ˈa-ˌset 1 : someone or something that provides a benefit Your sense of humor is an asset. She is an asset to the class. 2 assets plural : all the property belonging to a person or an organization Legal Definition asset noun as·set ˈa-ˌset, -sət 1 : the entire property of a person, business organization, or estate that is subject to the payment of debts —used in pl. compare equity 2 : an item of property owned — admitted asset : an asset allowed by law to be included in determining the financial condition of an insurance company compare nonadmitted asset in this entry — appointive asset : an asset in an estate that is to be distributed under a power of appointment — capital asset : a tangible or intangible long-term asset especially that is not regularly bought or sold as part of the owner's business specifically : any asset classified as a capital asset by law (as section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code) — current asset : a short-term asset (as inventory, an account receivable, or a note) that can be quickly converted into cash — equitable asset : an asset especially in an estate that is subject to the payment of debts only in a court of equity — fixed asset : a tangible asset (as a piece of equipment) that is of a permanent or long-term nature — intangible asset : an asset (as goodwill or a patent) that does not have physical form — marital asset : an asset acquired by either spouse or both spouses during a marriage Note: Marital assets are generally subject to equitable distribution on divorce. — net assets : the excess of assets over liabilities called also net worth : admitted assets considered as a whole — net quick assets : the excess of quick assets over current liabilities — nonadmitted asset : an asset not allowed by law to be included in determining the financial condition of an insurance company because it cannot be quickly converted into cash without incurring a loss compare admitted asset in this entry — quick assets : cash, accounts receivable, and other current assets except inventories — tangible asset : an asset that has physical form and is capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value — wasting asset : property (as a copyright or oil well) that will eventually expire or be used up and lose its value History and Etymology for asset back-formation from assets, singular, sufficient property to pay debts and legacies, from Anglo-French asetz, from Old French asez enough asset noun 1 as in spy a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance spy operative agent undercover agent secret agent undercover mole informer spook emissary sleeper intelligencer double agent courier infiltrator stool pigeon counterspy spymaster superspy 2 as in benefit a thing that helps the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant Synonyms & Similar Words benefit advantage resource boon aid help support blessing windfall lift sustenance refuge hand resort recourse godsend pick-me-up Antonyms & Near Antonyms impediment disadvantage hindrance liability drawback encumbrance minus constraint obstacle restraint obstruction inhibitor stranglehold See More 3 as in wealth assets plural the total of one's money and property as a result of the booming economy, the college's assets grew dramatically over the course of the decade Synonyms & Similar Words wealth capital holdings funds success resources money riches effects finances property worth fortune means substance acquisition savings opulence things possessions reserve prosperity belongings treasure chattels wallet treasury wherewithal abundance personal property bankroll affluence personalty paraphernalia accession deep pockets valuables nest egg Antonyms & Near Antonyms liabilities debts indebtedness
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