tangibles
Definition
Noun (plural only): - Tangible assets or property: "tangibles" refers to physical assets that can be touched, seen, or measured, such as land, buildings, equipment, or inventory, as opposed to intangible assets like patents or goodwill.
Usage Examples
- (Physical assets and non-physical assets are listed.)
- (Physical property is seen as more reliable.)
- (The physical assets were assessed.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tangibles vs. intangibles": a common distinction in finance and accounting.
- A business's value is not just in its tangibles but also in its brand reputation. (Physical assets alone do not determine worth.)
- "Tangible assets": a synonym for tangibles, often used in legal or financial contexts.
- The bank requires tangibles as collateral for the loan. (Physical property is needed as security.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tangible (adj): perceptible by touch; clear and definite.
- She saw tangible evidence of his hard work. (Clear, physical proof.)
- Intangible (adj/n): not having a physical form; something without physical substance.
- Goodwill is an intangible asset. (A non-physical asset.)
Synonyms
- Physical assets: property that has a material existence.
- Material goods: objects that are concrete and touchable.
- Fixed assets: long-term physical property used in business.
Related Idioms
- Tangible results: clear, measurable outcomes.
- The project produced tangible results within a month. (Concrete, observable achievements.)
- Tangible proof: evidence that can be seen or handled.
- The police needed tangible proof to make an arrest. (Physical evidence, not just testimony.)