intangible
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Return on tangible common equity, or ROTCE, has become a standard measurement of earnings power for banks, with the denominator excluding intangible assets, such as deferred tax assets, loan-servicing rights and goodwill.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
U.S. accounting rules for intangible assets have been subject to criticism for potentially understating their true value or sometimes excluding some internally developed assets entirely.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
"But at the same time, we are stable, we are predictable. We are reliable and we are trusted, and these are intangible assets that others would die to have."
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
A new U.S. accounting standard approved in 2024 will require companies to disaggregate quarterly expenses into five specific categories, including depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, and employee compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
What drew people to him was something intangible, an air about him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing intangible
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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"To Build a Fire," Vocabulary from the short story
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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