Asset
(noun)
- A useful or valuable thing or person.
- A financial resource.
- A valuable item of property owned by a company or organization.
Origin:
Late 15th century (as a term in commerce): from french atset, from latin assis, from ad- "to" + sedere "sit".
Examples:
- He is a valuable asset to the company.
- The company's assets include cash, investments, and property.
- The painting is considered a national treasure and an asset to the museum.
- She is an asset to the team.
- The company's assets were sold to pay off its debts.