assets
|as-sets|
/ˈæsɛts/
(asset)
valuable resource
Etymology
'asset' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'asez,' where 'assez' meant 'enough' or 'sufficient.'
'asez' transformed into the Anglo-Norman word 'assetz,' and eventually became the modern English word 'asset' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'sufficient or enough,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'valuable items or qualities.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
items of value owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.
The company's assets include buildings, machinery, and cash.
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Noun 2
a useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource.
Her ability to speak multiple languages is a great asset to the team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39