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Asset vs Means - What's the difference?

asset | means |

As nouns the difference between asset and means

is that asset is while means is .

As a verb means is

(mean).

asset

English

(wikipedia asset)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something or someone of any value; any portion of one's property or effects so considered.
    • These shares are a valuable asset .
  • (software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.
  • (espionage) intelligence asset

    • Antonyms

    * liability

    Derived terms

    () * capital asset * current asset * fixed asset * tangible asset * intangible asset * physical asset * financial asset * asset class * intelligence asset

    Related terms

    () * ownership equity

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    means

    English

    (wikipedia means)

    Noun

    (head)
  • An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.
    • A car is a means of transport .
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  • Resources; riches.
    • He was living beyond his means .
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    • Usage notes

    Frequently contrasted with , as in “a means to an end”. Similar contrast is (process) vs. (product).

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (mean)

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