value

/ˈvæljuː/

noun

  1. 1

    The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

    The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.
  2. 2

    The degree of importance given to something.

    The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.
  3. 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. 4

    The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.

  5. 5

    The relative duration of a musical note.

    The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.
  6. 6

    The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.

  7. 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. 8

    Precise meaning; import.

    the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
  9. 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. 10

    Esteem; regard.

  11. 11

    Valour; also spelled valew.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.

    I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.
  2. 2

    To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.

  3. 3

    To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

    Gold was valued highly among the Romans.
  4. 4

    To hold dear.

    I value these old photographs.

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