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tangible

Pronunciation: [ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl]

Word

Context: “physical properties”

(adjective) something that can be touched or physically felt. If you can hold it in your hands or see it clearly, it is tangible.

Example

The toy is a tangible item that the children can play with.

Example

The idea of friendship is not tangible; you cannot touch it or see it.

Example

Can you show me something tangible that represents your feelings?

Context: “results”

(adjective) something that can be measured or clearly seen as a result of something. If you can see real outcomes from your efforts, those outcomes are tangible.

Example

She achieved tangible results after working hard on her project.

Example

There were no tangible benefits from the plan; it didn’t help at all.

Example

What tangible changes have you noticed since you started the new program?

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