Asset Meaning
/ˈæsɛt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.
nounA thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows., Any item recorded on the left-hand side of a balance sheet.
Sentence Examples
She will be an asset to the Purchasing Department.
I'm sure you'll be a valuable asset to our company.
My home is my most valuable asset.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her extensive experience in marketing is a valuable ____ for the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ability to speak three languages is a major ____ to the company.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Early Medieval Latin ad Proto-Indo-European *seh₂-der. Early Medieval Latin satis Early Medieval Latin ad satis Old French asez Anglo-Norman asetzder. English assetsbf. English asset Back-formation from assets, from Anglo-Norman asetz, from Old French assez (“enough”). Compare Middle English asseth.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Perhaps it is simply common for wives to want their female friends to see their husband nude – especially if he has nice assets. Honestly, I also wanted to see the dick of Brian and Andrew."
— 2009, Kaitlynn Maguire, Margaret Tingley, Serendipitous Moments of Female Sensuality, page 27:
"“Slave Alexi has nice assets.”"
— 2009, Cheyenne McCray, The First Sin: A Lexi Steele Novel, page 189:
"Muse studied Ida May's breasts for a moment, then reached out and grabbed the left one. “Good size. Firm. Yeah, you got some nice assets.”"
— 2016, Deanna Chase, Spirits, Rock Stars, and a Midnight Chocolate Bar: Pyper Rayne, Book 2:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her extensive experience in marketing is a valuable ____ for the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ability to speak three languages is a major ____ to the company.