|
|
val·ue
 value
- pronunciation:
- vael
yu
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an amount, esp. of money, considered to be equivalent to, or suitable exchange for, a thing or service.
- synonyms:
- valuation, worth
- similar words:
- appraisal, charge, cost, denomination, expense, face value, fee, price
|
| definition 2: |
inherent worth, importance, merit, or usefulness.
- synonyms:
- merit, use, usefulness, utility, worth
- similar words:
- account, advantage, avail, benefit, denomination, importance, meaning, significance
|
| definition 3: |
degree of merit or usefulness.
- synonyms:
- merit, worth
- similar words:
- advantage, benefit, caliber, utility
|
| definition 4: |
(pl.) principles considered most important; moral codes.
- synonyms:
- ideals, morals, principles, standards
- similar words:
- beliefs, ethics, mores, rules
|
| definition 5: |
in mathematics, a number assigned to a variable, or the resulting real number when specific numbers are substituted for the variables in an algebraic expression or in a function.
In the equation x + 4 = 6, the value of x that makes the equation true is 2. |
| related words: |
amount, degree, equity, estimation, excellence, figure, goodness, import, moral, morality, mores, weight |
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
valued, values, valuing |
| definition 1: |
to determine, estimate, or calculate the worth of; appraise; assess.
- synonyms:
- appraise, evaluate, rate, valuate
- similar words:
- appreciate, assay, assess, estimate, price
|
| definition 2: |
to rate in terms of relative worth, desirability, or importance.
I value friendship more than money.- synonyms:
- esteem, prize, rate
- similar words:
- admire, appreciate, cherish, honor, regard, revere, treasure
|
| definition 3: |
to regard as important or valuable; esteem highly.
He valued her help.- synonyms:
- appreciate, esteem, prize, treasure
- similar words:
- cherish, consider, respect, set store by
|
| related words: |
account, appraise, buy, credit, grade, graduate, judge, relish |
Value comes from a Latin word that means both "to be of value" and "to be strong and well." Valiant (brave or heroic) and valor (heroic courage) come from the same Latin word.
|
|