val·ue
ˈval-(ˌ)yü 
1
: the monetary worth of something : market price
2
: a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged
3
: relative worth, utility, or importance
a good value at the price
the value of base stealing in baseball
had nothing of value to say
4
: something (such as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable
sought material values instead of human values—
W. H. Jones
W. H. Jones5
: a numerical quantity that is assigned or is determined by calculation or measurement
let x take on positive values
a value for the age of the earth
6
: the relative duration of a musical note
7
a
: relative lightness or darkness of a color : luminosity
b
: the relation of one part in a picture to another with respect to lightness and darkness
valuelessness
noun
valued; valuing
: of, relating to, or being a brand of inexpensive products marketed as an alternative to other, more expensive brands
consumers choosing between premium brands and value brands
As the economic downturn set in, value products have been "legitimized," leading rich and poor alike to buy them.—Andrea Felsted
Andrea FelstedSynonyms
Examples of value in a Sentence
Noun
The company's stock continues to decline in value.
Real estate prices have doubled in value over the last decade.
The difference in value between the two currencies is not significant.
You may exchange the item for something of equal value.
We sold the home for less than its full value.
an increase in the value of the dollar
The home has a value of $1,000,000.
Property values tend to rise as interest rates fall.
The store advertises great values.
No one can deny the value of a good education.
Verb
She values the time she spends with her family.
The items are highly valued by collectors.
The herbs are valued for their medicinal properties.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.
—Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The fall cut Target’s market capitalization by $15.7 billion, leaving the company’s outstanding shares to be valued at a total of $56.2 billion.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010
Ask them to look at their daily, repetitive tasks or those that are a non-value add.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021
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Noun
Discovery took massive, multi-billion dollar hits this summer to write down the value of their cable assets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.
—Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
That Respects Cultural Differences Building a unique company culture that values diverse backgrounds is key.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The fall cut Target’s market capitalization by $15.7 billion, leaving the company’s outstanding shares to be valued at a total of $56.2 billion.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Techno-optimists appear to ignore the fact that these tools are value neutral; there is nothing inherently pro-democratic about them.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010
Ask them to look at their daily, repetitive tasks or those that are a non-value add.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/value. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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value
1 of 2 noun
val·ue
ˈval-yü
1
: a fair return in goods, services, or money for something exchanged
2
: the amount of money something is worth
3
: worth, utility, or importance in comparison with something else
4
: a numerical quantity that is assigned or is found by calculation or measurement
find the value of x
5
: the length of time a musical note is to be held
6
: the lightness or darkness of a color
7
: something (as a belief) that is valuable or desirable
value
2 of 2 verb
valued; valuing
1
: to estimate the worth of
was valued at $200
2
: to think highly of
values your advice
valuer
noun
-yə-wər
Legal Definition
value
1 of 2 noun
val·ue
ˈval-yü
1
a
: a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged
received good value for the price
b
: valuable consideration at consideration
2
: monetary worth
especially
: market value
valueless
adjective
value
2 of 2 transitive verb
valued; valuing
: to estimate or determine the monetary value of
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