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Meaning of the word tangible in English

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tangible

US /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
UK /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

perceptible by touch

Example:
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The tension in the room was almost tangible.
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There must be some tangible evidence to support your claim.
Synonym:
palpabletouchablematerialphysicalrealconcretesolidcorporealsubstantiveactual
2.

clear and definite; real rather than imaginary

Example:
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The company has seen tangible benefits from the new strategy.
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We need to see some tangible results soon.
Synonym:
concretedefinitedistinctrealactualsubstantiveverifiablediscernibleperceptibleevident
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tangible asset