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| val·ue [ vállyoo ] |
noun (plural val·ues) |
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1. monetary worth: an amount expressed in money or another medium of exchange that is thought to be a fair exchange for something
  goods to the value of $500
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2. full recovered worth: the adequate or satisfactory return on or recompense for something
It's value for money.
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3. worth or importance: the worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody
a ring with great sentimental value
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4. linguistics meaning: the exact meaning or significance of a word
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5. mathematics numerical quantity: a numerical quantity assigned to a mathematical symbol
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6. music length of note: in music, the length of time that a note or pause is held
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7. graphic arts shade of color: in painting and drawing, the lightness or darkness of a color
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8. phonetics sound represented: the quality or tone of a speech sound that a letter or written character represents
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plural noun val·ues |
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principles or standards: the accepted principles or standards of a person or a group
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transitive verb (past and past participle val·ued, present participle val·u·ing, 3rd person present singular val·ues) |
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1. estimate value of something: to estimate or determine the value of something
the painting was valued at $5,000
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2. rate something: to rate something according to its perceived worth, importance, or usefulness
a car valued at $30,000
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3. regard somebody or something highly: to regard somebody or something as important or useful
I value her as a friend.
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| [14th century. < Old French< valoir "be worth" < Latin valere "be powerful"] |
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| val·u·er noun |
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