value

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈvæljuː/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Synonyms
worth
Example Sentences
  • The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.
2 Definition

The degree of importance given to something.

Example Sentences
  • The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.
3 Definition

That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.

Example Sentences
  • He does not share his parents' values.
4 Definition

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

5 Definition

The relative duration of a musical note.

Example Sentences
  • The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.
6 Definition

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

7 Definition

Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.

Example Sentences
  • The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation.
8 Definition

Precise meaning; import.

Example Sentences
  • the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
9 Definition

(in the plural) The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The vein carries good values.
10 Definition

Esteem; regard.

11 Definition

Valour; also spelled valew.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Gold was valued highly among the Romans.
4 Definition

To hold dear.

Example Sentences
  • I value these old photographs.