asset-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: a useful trait or quality relative to some context

Commentary: ASSET[+quality][+trait][+advantageous][+contextually] something that is useful or valuable in a context

Examples:
I think that her positive attitude will be an asset to the project.
Quick reflexes are his chief asset as a ball player.
The thriving art community has become an asset for the city.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: property owned by individual or company

Commentary: Property that has value, which is owned by an individual or company ASSET[+entity][+aggregate][+property][+with_value][+owned]

Examples:
The company must sell off some assets to finance their debt.
Assets and debits should be equal on a balance sheet.
They assumed that the successful entrepreneur's assets were substantial. (he is wealthy)

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1b

Sense Number 3: military equipment and big weapons

Commentary: ASSET[+entity][+artifact][+equipment][+military] military equipment and large weaponry used in battle

Examples:
The big transport planes deliver assets such as tanks to the front line.
Air strikes have destroyed or damaged most of the enemy's land-based assets.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1c

Sense Number 4: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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