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intangible

 
 
/ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ noun [C, usually plural]

Definition

something that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe: The list of requirements for the job includes intangibles such as self-reliance, persuasiveness, etc.
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE intangible asset: Never underestimate the value of intangibles for your business.
(Definition of intangible noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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