The meaning of Asset

noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage

verb

Put in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…

noun

A condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success

Usage examples:

[ c ] his long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers., [ u ] test scores show no advantag…

noun

The action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something.

Usage examples:

The timeless attraction of a good tune

noun

A combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

Usage examples:

I was struck by her beauty

adjective

Good; excellent (used as a general term of approval).

Usage examples:

That's beauty mate, and a nice fish too!

noun

An attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it, or a person who has this attractive quality

Usage examples:

[ u ] the grand canyon’s natural beauty attracts tourists from all over., [ c ] at 37 she was known…

noun

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Usage examples:

Enjoy the benefits of being a member

verb

Receive an advantage; profit.

Usage examples:

The areas would benefit from regeneration

noun

A helpful or good effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] it was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most americans.…

noun

God's favour and protection.

Usage examples:

May god continue to give us his blessing

verb

Pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask god to look favourably on.

Usage examples:

He blessed the dying man and anointed him

noun

A prayer asking for god’s help, or a prayer of thanks for god’s help

Usage examples:

Before we eat, sam will say the blessing., it was a blessing that nobody was hurt in the accident.,…

noun

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Usage examples:

The route will be a boon to many travellers

noun

Something good or very helpful

Usage examples:

Spring rains are a boon to local farmers.

noun

A thing at which someone excels.

Usage examples:

Small talk was not his forte

adverb

(especially as a direction) loudly.

Usage examples:

The figure in this bar should be played forte

adjective

Played loudly.

Usage examples:

The pianissimo lightness in the upper strings against the forte melody is perfectly weighted

noun

A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.

Usage examples:

Wedding gifts

verb

Give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest.

Usage examples:

The company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity

noun

Gamete intrafallopian transfer, a technique for assisting conception by introducing mixed ova and sperm into a fallopian tube.

Usage examples:

The first successful pregnancy conceived through gift occurred in 1984

noun

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Usage examples:

The committee put forward forty recommendations for change

noun

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

Usage examples:

Local authorities complained that they lacked resources

verb

Provide with resources.

Usage examples:

A strategy which ensures that primary healthcare workers are adequately resourced

noun

Something that can be used to help you

Usage examples:

The library was a valuable resource, and he frequently made use of it., [ pl ] the earth has limite…

noun

A feature of a product for sale that makes it attractive to customers.

Usage examples:

Selling points must be presented in terms of benefits to the customer

noun

A characteristic of a product or service that will persuade people to buy it

Usage examples:

That's a selling point the company hopes advertisers and viewers will pick up on.

noun

The quality or state of being physically strong.

Usage examples:

Cycling can help you build up your strength

noun

The ability to do things that demand physical effort, or the degree to which something is strong or powerful

Usage examples:

After having surgery, it takes a while to get your strength back., making baskets requires skill mo…

noun

The amount of power or influence that someone or something has

Usage examples:

Advertising revenues in the uk have remained flat, although this has been offset by strength in the…

noun

Natural aptitude or skill.

Usage examples:

He possesses more talent than any other player

noun

A special natural ability to do something well, or people who have this ability

Usage examples:

[ c ] his talents are being wasted in that job., [ u ] the baseball scouts are looking for new tale…

noun

A natural skill or ability

Usage examples:

The successful candidate will have both talent and drive., the company benefited from her expertise…

noun

Behaviour showing high moral standards.

Usage examples:

Paragons of virtue

noun

A good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of goodness in a person

Usage examples:

[ c ] patience is a virtue., [ c ] caution is a useful virtue.