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TANJ-uh-bl/ˈtændʒəbl/

Tangible means clear enough to see, touch, or measure: tangible results; tangible evidence; a tangible asset. Concrete is a close twin; real is everyday. Intangible is the opposite (brands, morale). Do not call a vague hope tangible. Finance: tangible assets versus goodwill.

Meaning

Clear enough to see, touch, or measure; real rather than abstract.

Examples

• “Staff wanted tangible improvements in staffing, not another slogan.”
• “There was no tangible evidence of fraud, only rumour.”

Good to know

tangible results / evidence / benefits. Opposite: intangible. Close: concrete. Finance: tangible assets. Not a slogan or a hope.

Near in meaning

concrete

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