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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFixed-Asset
/fɪkst ˈæsɛt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A long-term tangible asset that is not expected to be converted into cash within a year, such as property, plant, and equipment.
"The company invested heavily in fixed assets to expand its manufacturing capabilities." - 2
Assets that are used in the production of goods and services and are not intended for sale.
"The fixed assets on the balance sheet include buildings, machinery, and vehicles."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fixed asset' originates from the combination of 'fixed', derived from Old English 'fīxian', meaning to fasten or secure, and 'asset', from the Latin 'ad satis', meaning 'to enough'. Historically, the term has evolved in the context of accounting and finance to refer to long-term tangible assets that are not expected to be converted into cash within a year.
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Actif fixe
Transliteration: aktif feeks
"L'entreprise a investi dans des actifs fixes pour améliorer sa production."
Anlagevermögen
Transliteration: an-lah-geh-fair-moe-gen
"Das Unternehmen hat in Anlagevermögen investiert, um seine Kapazitäten zu erweitern."
Attivo fisso
Transliteration: at-tee-vo fee-so
"L'azienda ha aumentato il suo attivo fisso per migliorare la produzione."
Activo fijo
Transliteration: ak-tee-vo fee-ho
"La empresa ha invertido en activos fijos para expandir su capacidad de producción."
Ativo fixo
Transliteration: a-tee-vo feeks-o
"A empresa investiu em ativos fixos para aumentar sua capacidade de produção."
स्थायी संपत्ति
Transliteration: sthaayi sampatti
"कंपनी ने अपनी उत्पादन क्षमता बढ़ाने के लिए स्थायी संपत्ति में निवेश किया।"
固定资产
Transliteration: gùdìng zīchǎn
"公司在固定资产上进行了大量投资，以扩大生产能力。"
고정 자산
Transliteration: gojeong jasang
"회사는 생산 능력을 확장하기 위해 고정 자산에 투자했습니다."
固定資産
Transliteration: kotei shisan
"会社は生産能力を拡大するために固定資産に投資しました。"
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