Meaning & Definition of word "Value"

Value

/ˈvæljuː/

1. The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
- Example: The value of education in today's society cannot be overstated.
2. A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
- Example: Her values include honesty, integrity, and compassion.
3. The numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a quantity, especially the numerical quantity assigned to a variable.
- Example: In mathematics, you need to determine the value of x in the equation.
4. The monetary worth of something.
- Example: The painting was appraised to have a value of over a million dollars.

1. To regard something as important or beneficial; to have a high opinion of.
- Example: She values her friendships above all else.
2. To estimate the monetary worth of.
- Example: The jeweler was asked to value the diamond.
3. To consider as having merit or worth.
- Example: 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.

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

Example Sentence: That guy is such a value, always helping out.

Meaning: Referring to a good deal or price.

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