goodwill

  • 21goodwill — An intangible asset reflecting a business s customer connections, reputation, and similar factors. It can be valued as the difference between the value of the separable net assets of a business and the total value of the business. Purchased… …

    Accounting dictionary

  • 22goodwill — An intangible asset reflecting a business s customer connections, reputation, and similar factors. It can be valued as the difference between the value of the separable net assets of a business and the total value of the business. Purchased… …

    Big dictionary of business and management

  • 23goodwill —    The value of a business over and above the book value of its identifiable or physical assets; that is, the benefit to a business of havingregular customers and a good reputation under its name. Goodwill is not tangible and cannot be shown in… …

    Business law dictionary

  • 24goodwill — /gυd wɪl/ noun 1. good feeling towards someone ● To show goodwill, the management increased the terms of the offer. 2. the good reputation of a business, which can be calculated as part of a company’s asset value, though separate from its… …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 25goodwill — The favor which the management of a business wins from the public. The favorable consideration shown by the purchasing public to goods or services known to emanate from a particular source. White Tower System v. White Castle System of Eating… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 26goodwill — The favor which the management of a business wins from the public. The favorable consideration shown by the purchasing public to goods or services known to emanate from a particular source. White Tower System v. White Castle System of Eating… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 27goodwill — n. to show goodwill * * * [ˌgʊd wɪl] to show goodwill …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 28goodwill — good|will [ gud wıl ] noun uncount * 1. ) a feeling of wanting to be friendly and helpful to someone: a gesture of goodwill: As a gesture of goodwill, we agreed to do the work free of charge. 2. ) BUSINESS the good reputation and good… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 29goodwill */ — UK [ɡʊdˈwɪl] / US noun [uncountable] 1) a feeling of wanting to be friendly and helpful to someone a gesture of goodwill: As a gesture of goodwill, we agreed to do the work free of charge. 2) business the good reputation and good relationships… …

    English dictionary

  • 30goodwill — /gʊdˈwɪl / (say good wil) noun 1. friendly disposition; benevolence; favour. 2. cheerful acquiescence. 3. Commerce an intangible, saleable asset arising from the reputation of a business and its relations with its customers, distinct from the… …