Meaning & use
tangible
Able to be touched or physically perceived; also, clearly real or definite rather than vague.
See it in a sentence
The negotiations finally produced a tangible result that both sides could agree on.
Her success gave the young students tangible proof that hard work pays off.
A note on using this word
Tangible is often contrasted with 'intangible,' and is used both for physical objects and for outcomes that are clear and measurable rather than vague.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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