Value

/ˈvæljuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

The value of education in today's society cannot be overstated.

A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

Her values include honesty, integrity, and compassion.

The numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a quantity, especially the numerical quantity assigned to a variable.

In mathematics, you need to determine the value of x in the equation.

The monetary worth of something.

The painting was appraised to have a value of over a million dollars.

verb

To regard something as important or beneficial; to have a high opinion of.

She values her friendships above all else.

To estimate the monetary worth of.

The jeweler was asked to value the diamond.

To consider as having merit or worth.

He values honesty in his relationships.

Middle English: from Old French 'valeur', from Latin 'valor', meaning 'worth, value'.

value for money

Quality or usefulness in relation to the price paid.

face value

The apparent worth of something, without deeper consideration.

market value

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting.

valuable

Something that has significant worth.

devalue

To reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something.

A slang term for someone or something that is considered worth the effort.

That guy is such a value, always helping out.

Referring to a good deal or price.

That new phone was a total value, I got it for half the price!