SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
tangible
adjective
Capable of being touched or clearly demonstrated.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
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Physically perceptible
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Usage distinction
Return to topTangible most directly concerns physical substance or touch. Visible concerns sight; tactile means relating to touch and is not always a substitute for touchable.
Clearly demonstrable
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Usage distinction
Return to topTangible benefits or evidence are clear and specific. Measurable adds the possibility of quantification, while verifiable concerns checking a claim.
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See tangible in use
The restored garden was tangible evidence of the volunteers' work.
A tangible result of the project was a working miniature tunnel that visitors could touch and inspect beside the planning drawings.
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