value
noun
- 1
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
“The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.”
- 2
The degree of importance given to something.
“The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.”
- 3
That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.
“He does not share his parents' values.”
- 4
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
- 5
The relative duration of a musical note.
“The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.”
- 6
The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.
- 7
Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
“The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation.”
- 8
Precise meaning; import.
“the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument”
- 9
(in the plural) The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.
“The vein carries good values.”
- 10
Esteem; regard.
- 11
Valour; also spelled valew.
verb
- 1
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
“I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.”
- 2
To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
- 3
To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
“Gold was valued highly among the Romans.”
- 4
To hold dear.
“I value these old photographs.”
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