asset — a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæset/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills are our family's greatest asset at every gathering.
- The company listed its coffee machine as a valuable asset because employees can't function without it.
- Real estate is considered a safe long-term asset.
asset
NOUN[/ˈæset/]
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Her sharp negotiation skills became the company's greatest asset during the merger talks.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word comes from French assez, meaning 'enough' or 'sufficient'. Over time, it evolved in English legal and financial contexts to denote something of value or worth, particularly property or resources that could satisfy obligations or claims.
Breakdown
assez (French: enough, sufficient) → asset. The semantic shift reflects the idea that sufficient resources or property constitute valuable holdings in financial terminology.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking skills are our family's greatest asset at every gathering.”
“The company listed its coffee machine as a valuable asset because employees can't function without it.”
“Real estate is considered a safe long-term asset.”
“His sense of humor is his biggest asset in making friends.”
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