Tangible
adjective
Something that can be touched or physically felt.
The excitement in the room was almost tangible.
Often appears as...
- tangible assets
- tangible evidence
adjective
Has actual form that can be measured or quantified.
We need to get some tangible results from the project.
Often appears as...
- tangible results
- tangible impact
adjective
Something that can be touched or physically felt.
The excitement in the room was almost tangible.
Often appears as...
- tangible assets
- tangible evidence
adjective
Has actual form that can be measured or quantified.
We need to get some tangible results from the project.
Often appears as...
- tangible results
- tangible impact
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Refers to objects or effects you can directly sense, especially by touch.
The smooth texture of the sculpture was tangible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Abstract
Opposite of ideas or feelings, things described as tangible are real and concrete.
The vase was her only tangible memory of her grandmother.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Used metaphorically to describe a feeling so strong it's as if you could touch it.
During the speech, the hope in the room felt tangible.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Refers to objects or effects you can directly sense, especially by touch.
The smooth texture of the sculpture was tangible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Abstract
Opposite of ideas or feelings, things described as tangible are real and concrete.
The vase was her only tangible memory of her grandmother.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Used metaphorically to describe a feeling so strong it's as if you could touch it.
During the speech, the hope in the room felt tangible.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Refers to objects or effects you can directly sense, especially by touch.
The smooth texture of the sculpture was tangible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Abstract
Opposite of ideas or feelings, things described as tangible are real and concrete.
The vase was her only tangible memory of her grandmother.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Used metaphorically to describe a feeling so strong it's as if you could touch it.
During the speech, the hope in the room felt tangible.
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The science of symmetry...
from tangible things like butterflies, to abstract entities like geometric shapes. So, what does it mean for an object to be symmetric? Here's the a symmetry is a transformation that leaves that object unchanged. Okay, that sounds a bit abstract, so let's unpack it. It will help to look at a particular example,
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Teach every child about...
So, let's just think about, we got a problem here, we need to reboot. Okay so, in my world, what do we need to do? Here is the thing, right, it cannot just come from one source. To reboot and make real tangible change, real change, so that I could look you in the white of the eyes
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The microbial jungles...
In the end, competition is all about resources. If one species eliminates another, it keeps more space and food for itself. Although this dramatic life cycle occurs beyond the limits of our vision, microbial communities provide humans and other species with tangible,
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Will we ever be able to...
like tangible matter, nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information.
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
awareness and education, survivor support programs, and research. Now we always focus, naturally, on how much we raise, because it's a very tangible outcome, but for me, awareness and education is more important than the funds we raise,
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A brief history of...
But wisdom and emotional intelligence seem pretty high on the hierarchy of needs. Does sadness have value on a more basic, tangible, maybe even evolutionary level? Scientists think that crying and feeling withdrawn
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100 solutions to reverse...
and brings carbon back to the land. Protecting our ecosystems also protects biodiversity and safeguards planetary health and the oxygen that we breathe. Its tangible benefits to all species are incalculable.
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Mike O'Sullivan: The end...
of asking them how they feel about these common values and then communicating the answers back to them in a clear and tangible way. And of course social media is a very important tool to deploy here.
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Walking in your truth as...
support I didn't have anyone when I then went on to high school I understood that the only thing that would be tangible in my life would be my education but see for me at 14 it's not what it looked
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Exploring the Bay of...
This one is about the technicalities of war. This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep.
Video examples
The science of symmetry...
from tangible things like butterflies, to abstract entities like geometric shapes. So, what does it mean for an object to be symmetric? Here's the a symmetry is a transformation that leaves that object unchanged. Okay, that sounds a bit abstract, so let's unpack it. It will help to look at a particular example,
Video examples
Teach every child about...
So, let's just think about, we got a problem here, we need to reboot. Okay so, in my world, what do we need to do? Here is the thing, right, it cannot just come from one source. To reboot and make real tangible change, real change, so that I could look you in the white of the eyes
Video examples
The microbial jungles...
In the end, competition is all about resources. If one species eliminates another, it keeps more space and food for itself. Although this dramatic life cycle occurs beyond the limits of our vision, microbial communities provide humans and other species with tangible,
Video examples
Will we ever be able to...
like tangible matter, nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information.
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
awareness and education, survivor support programs, and research. Now we always focus, naturally, on how much we raise, because it's a very tangible outcome, but for me, awareness and education is more important than the funds we raise,
Video examples
A brief history of...
But wisdom and emotional intelligence seem pretty high on the hierarchy of needs. Does sadness have value on a more basic, tangible, maybe even evolutionary level? Scientists think that crying and feeling withdrawn
Video examples
100 solutions to reverse...
and brings carbon back to the land. Protecting our ecosystems also protects biodiversity and safeguards planetary health and the oxygen that we breathe. Its tangible benefits to all species are incalculable.
Video examples
Mike O'Sullivan: The end...
of asking them how they feel about these common values and then communicating the answers back to them in a clear and tangible way. And of course social media is a very important tool to deploy here.
Video examples
Walking in your truth as...
support I didn't have anyone when I then went on to high school I understood that the only thing that would be tangible in my life would be my education but see for me at 14 it's not what it looked
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
This one is about the technicalities of war. This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
I think it's natural for a creative to be sensitive. If I'm in the studio and I write something, I think it's the greatest thing in the world; it's like my baby. I just made something out of thin air that exists now in a tangible form. It's the biggest thrill in my life.
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Rick Tumlinson
American Businessman
The tide will at last change for us if those of us who can lead do so, and do so by not just talking but making things happen. And to to those who support us, we must call out for action, real tangible actions to help us turn this tide our way.
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James Bobin
English Director
Muppets' was very much an exercise in anti-CG and the anti-effects world. It was very much in camera. We wanted to create a world where tangible puppets walked around and talked to each other. You could touch them. You could meet them.
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John Doerr
American Businessman
They've found a way to privately, or within a small family group, share expressions, or other images, drawings, and then gain access to some of the world's great expressions and images and make them real, make them tangible.
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Emily Mortimer
British Actress
Accents are very tangible, blessedly, and if you have to do one, it's a way of getting into character. I can read it through a few times and pretend I know what I'm doing!
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Lana Condor
American Actress
I have written a lot of love letters to the people that I love in my life. It's sweet to be able to keep that, like a tangible letter, and I want to give that to people.
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Tim Holden
American Politician
However, lifestyle intervention requires discipline with a tangible end result that is within reach. It requires personal resolve, a lifelong commitment.
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Taya Kyle
American Author
I think when you suffer a tremendous loss, everybody needs love and support in tangible ways. And that's what people have done for us.
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Kenneth Branagh
Irish Actor
Friendship is one of the most tangible things in a world which offers fewer and fewer supports.
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Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
I love sophisticated algorithms that help consumers in a tangible way.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
I think it's natural for a creative to be sensitive. If I'm in the studio and I write something, I think it's the greatest thing in the world; it's like my baby. I just made something out of thin air that exists now in a tangible form. It's the biggest thrill in my life.
Quote examples
Rick Tumlinson
American Businessman
The tide will at last change for us if those of us who can lead do so, and do so by not just talking but making things happen. And to to those who support us, we must call out for action, real tangible actions to help us turn this tide our way.
Quote examples
James Bobin
English Director
Muppets' was very much an exercise in anti-CG and the anti-effects world. It was very much in camera. We wanted to create a world where tangible puppets walked around and talked to each other. You could touch them. You could meet them.
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John Doerr
American Businessman
They've found a way to privately, or within a small family group, share expressions, or other images, drawings, and then gain access to some of the world's great expressions and images and make them real, make them tangible.
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Emily Mortimer
British Actress
Accents are very tangible, blessedly, and if you have to do one, it's a way of getting into character. I can read it through a few times and pretend I know what I'm doing!
Quote examples
Lana Condor
American Actress
I have written a lot of love letters to the people that I love in my life. It's sweet to be able to keep that, like a tangible letter, and I want to give that to people.
Quote examples
Tim Holden
American Politician
However, lifestyle intervention requires discipline with a tangible end result that is within reach. It requires personal resolve, a lifelong commitment.
Quote examples
Taya Kyle
American Author
I think when you suffer a tremendous loss, everybody needs love and support in tangible ways. And that's what people have done for us.
Quote examples
Kenneth Branagh
Irish Actor
Friendship is one of the most tangible things in a world which offers fewer and fewer supports.
Quote examples
Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
I love sophisticated algorithms that help consumers in a tangible way.
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