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tangible

[ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl]

tangible Definition

  • 1able to be touched or felt
  • 2real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced

Using tangible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tangible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company needs to show some tangible results from their efforts.

  • Example

    The sculpture was a tangible representation of the artist's vision.

  • Example

    The tangible benefits of exercise are well-documented.

  • Example

    She needed tangible evidence to support her claim.

tangible Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tangible

  • a physical asset that has value, such as property, equipment, or inventory

    Example

    The company's tangible assets include several warehouses and a fleet of delivery trucks.

  • physical property that can be moved or touched, such as furniture, jewelry, or electronics

    Example

    The insurance policy covers damage or loss of tangible personal property.

  • tangible book value

    the value of a company's assets that can be physically touched or seen, minus its liabilities and intangible assets

    Example

    The company's tangible book value is $10 million.

Origins of tangible

from Latin 'tangibilis', meaning 'that may be touched'

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Summary: tangible in Brief

The term 'tangible' [ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl] refers to something that can be touched or felt, or is real and not imaginary. It is often used in business contexts, such as 'The company needs to show some tangible results from their efforts,' and in artistic contexts, such as 'The sculpture was a tangible representation of the artist's vision.' 'Tangible' extends into phrases like 'tangible asset,' denoting physical assets with value, and 'tangible book value,' referring to a company's physical assets minus its liabilities.