value

  • 1Value — Val ue, n. [OF. value, fr. valoir, p. p. valu, to be worth, fr. L. valere to be strong, to be worth. See {Valiant}.] 1. The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2Value — may refer to: *Value (mathematics), the value of a variable in mathematics. *Value (philosophy), the degree of importance, including the value independent on subjective valuations by any individual *Value (personal and cultural), the principles,… …

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  • 3Value — Val ue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Valued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Valuing}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power, importance, etc. [1913 Webster] The mind… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 4value — /val yooh/, n., v., valued, valuing. n. 1. relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess. 2. monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade: This piece of land has greatly increased in… …

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  • 5value — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, worth, high quality, from Anglo French, from Vulgar Latin *valuta, from feminine of *valutus, past participle of Latin valēre to be of worth, be strong more at wield Date: 14th century 1. a fair return or… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 6VALUE — s. f. Il ne s emploie que dans cette locution, Plus value, La somme que vaut une chose au delà de ce qu on l a prisée ou achetée. Il faut encore payer tant pour la plus value …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 7VALUE — n. f. Voyez MOINS VALUE , PLUS VALUE …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 8value — 1. noun /ˈvæl.juː/ a) The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world. b) The degree of importance you give to something. The value of my childrens… …

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  • 9value — See: FACE VALUE …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 10value — See: FACE VALUE …

    Dictionary of American idioms