Resource vs. Asset

Resource vs. Asset — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Resource and Asset

Resourcenoun

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

Assetnoun

Something or someone of any value; any portion of one's property or effects so considered.

These shares are a valuable asset.

Resourcenoun

A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

a man/woman of resource

Assetnoun

(software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.

Resourceverb

To supply with resources.

Assetnoun

(espionage) intelligence asset

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Resourcenoun

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

Assetnoun

private parts; a woman's breasts or buttocks, or a man's genitalia.

Resourcenoun

a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed;

the local library is a valuable resource

Assetnoun

a useful or valuable quality

Resourcenoun

the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems;

a man of resource