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value

val·ue [ vállyoo ]


noun  (plural val·ues)
Definition:
 
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

2. full recovered worth: the adequate or satisfactory return on or recompense for something
It's value for money.

3. worth or importance: the worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody
a ring with great sentimental value

4. linguistics meaning: the exact meaning or significance of a word

5. mathematics numerical quantity: a numerical quantity assigned to a mathematical symbol

6. music length of note: in music, the length of time that a note or pause is held

7. graphic arts shade of color: in painting and drawing, the lightness or darkness of a color

8. phonetics sound represented: the quality or tone of a speech sound that a letter or written character represents



plural noun val·ues 
Definition:
 
principles or standards: the accepted principles or standards of a person or a group



transitive verb  (past and past participle val·ued, present participle val·u·ing, 3rd person present singular val·ues)
Definition:
 
1. estimate value of something: to estimate or determine the value of something
the painting was valued at $5,000

2. rate something: to rate something according to its perceived worth, importance, or usefulness
a car valued at $30,000

3. regard somebody or something highly: to regard somebody or something as important or useful
I value her as a friend.

[14th century. < Old French< valoir "be worth" < Latin valere "be powerful"]

val·u·er noun
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