asset

/ˈæsɛt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ hoặc chất lượng có giá trị, đặc biệt là tạo ra dòng tiền

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Noun

Examples

My assets consist of stocks in companies that pay a dividend, and a few apartments that pay me rental income.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows. — Any item recorded on the left-hand side of a balance sheet.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ hoặc chất lượng có giá trị, đặc biệt là tạo ra dòng tiền

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “asset” mean?

A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.

Is “asset” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.