capital assets
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Rather, these capital assets have to be depreciated over a period of time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Still, being asset-light means the balance sheets of many tech companies are stocked with intangible assets, including patents and licenses, rather than capital assets, such as factories or specialized equipment.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
The research goes beyond the environmental importance of mangroves, underscoring their economic value as natural capital assets.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024
Meanwhile, their investment in research, development, and capital assets declined significantly.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023
Despite the inflow of cash and capital assets, Lawrence kept a parsimonious grip on his kingdom.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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