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[ adjective ] perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
Examples "skin with a tangible roughness" Used in print (Chicago Daily Tribune...)He treats this deep-eyed , bearded , bony crackpot with tangible affection and respect . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] possible to be treated as fact
Synonyms Examples "tangible evidence" "his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor" Used in print (Committee for Economic Development, Distressed...)While the U._S. Department_of_Labor has a program of projecting industry and occupational employment trends and publishing current outlook statements , there is little tangible evidence that these projections have been used extensively in local curriculum planning . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
Examples "tangible property like real estate" "tangible assets such as machinery" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
Synonyms Examples "a barely palpable dust" "felt sudden anger in a palpable wave" "the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton" Related terms |
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