Asset: meaning, definitions and examples

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asset

[ ˈæsɛt ]

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finance

An item of value owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.

Synonyms

belongings, possession, property

Examples of usage

The company's assets include real estate, equipment, and patents.
She invested in gold as a safe asset during economic uncertainty.

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computing

A digital file or resource that can be used or referenced in a program or website.

Synonyms

component, element, resource

Examples of usage

The website's assets, such as images and scripts, are stored in a separate folder.
The game developer created various assets for the new video game.

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finance

To obtain as an asset; to acquire.

Synonyms

acquire, obtain, procure

Examples of usage

She decided to asset the company's liabilities before making a decision.
The new CEO aims to asset more properties for the expansion.

Translations

Translations of the word "asset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ativo

bem
patrimônio

🇮🇳 संपत्ति

🇩🇪 Vermögenswert

🇮🇩 aset

🇺🇦 актив

майно
цінність

🇵🇱 aktywo

majątek
zasób

🇯🇵 資産 (しさん)

🇫🇷 actif

bien
atout

🇪🇸 activo

bien
recurso

🇹🇷 varlık

🇰🇷 자산 (jasan)

🇸🇦 أصل

🇨🇿 aktivum

majetek
hodnota

🇸🇰 aktívum

majetok
hodnota

🇨🇳 资产 (zīchǎn)

🇸🇮 sredstvo

🇮🇸 eign

🇰🇿 актив

🇬🇪 აქტივი

🇦🇿 aktiv

🇲🇽 activo

bien
recurso

Word origin

The word 'asset' originated in the late 16th century from Old French 'acetz' meaning 'enough, sufficient'. Over time, it evolved to signify items of value or resources that can be owned and utilized. The concept of assets has been crucial in both financial and digital contexts, highlighting the importance of value and ownership in various domains.