fundamentals

asset

Anything of value owned by a person or company that can be converted to cash.

Example

"Her main assets included a house, a car, and a retirement account worth $200,000."

💡 Memory Tip

AS-SET — think of it as something that's 'all set' to provide value.

Etymology

From Old French 'asez' meaning 'enough' — having enough resources to pay debts.

Common Misspellings

assettassestaseetaset

Related Terms

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