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   Val·ue

   /ˈvalyo͞o/

   

   noun

   • 1. the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something: "your support is of great value" Similar meritworthusefulnessuseutilitypracticalityadvantagedesirabilitybenefitgainprofitgoodservicehelphelpfulnessassistanceeffectivenessefficacyavailimportancesignificancepointsenseinformal:mileage
   • ▪ the material or monetary worth of something: "prints seldom rise in value" Similar pricecostworthmarket priceselling priceasking pricemonetary valueface value
   • ▪ the worth of something compared to the price paid or asked for it: "at $12.50 the book is a good value" Similar pricecostworthmarket priceselling priceasking pricemonetary valueface value
   • 2. a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life: "they internalize their parents' rules and values" Similar principlesmoral principlesethicsmoral codemoralsmoral valuesstandardsmoral standardscode of behaviorrules of conductstandards of behavior
   • 3. the numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a magnitude, quantity, or number: "the mean value of x"
   • 4. the relative duration of the sound signified by a note.
   • 5. the meaning of a word or other linguistic unit.
   • ▪ the quality or tone of a spoken sound; the sound represented by a letter.
   • 6. the relative degree of lightness or darkness of a particular color: "the artist has used adjacent color values as the landscape recedes"

   verb

   • 1. estimate the monetary worth of (something): "his estate was valued at $45,000" Similar evaluateassessestimateappraiseassayratepriceput/set a price oncost (out)
   • 2. consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of: "she had come to value her privacy and independence" Similar appreciaterate (highly)esteemhold in high esteemhold in high regardhold dearhave a high opinion ofthink highly ofthink much ofset (great) store byattach importance torespectadmireprizecherishtreasure

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, feminine past participle of valoir ‘be worth’, from Latin valere.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVALUES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, that control their behaviour: family / moral / traditional values. I try not to foist my values on the children but it's hard. I don't work on Sundays, as it goes against my values. See also.

3. www.psychologytoday.com › what-are-your-valuesWhat Are Your Values? | Psychology Today

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   Nov 1, 2021 · A value can be defined as "an enduring belief upon which a person acts." Values are similar to attitudes and beliefs in that they have cognitive, emotional, and behavioral parts.

4. hbr.org › how-to-find-define-and-use-your-valuesHow to Find, Define, and Use Your Values

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   Feb 7, 2023 · Step 1: Find your values. Your values aren’t hiding. Even if you haven’t vocalized them, they’re a reflection of the most important aspects of your life. To identify yours, reflect on what’s...

5. ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu › glossary › valuesValues - Ethics Unwrapped

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   Values are individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another. They serve as a guide for human behavior. Generally, people are predisposed to adopt the values that they are raised with.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › valueValue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VALUE is the monetary worth of something : market price. How to use value in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Value.

7. www.mindtools.com › a5eygumWhat Are Your Values? - Deciding What's Important in Life

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   Your values are the beliefs and principles that you believe are important in the way that you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and guide your decisions and the way you act towards others. When the things that you do, and the way that you behave, match your values, life is usually good.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › valuesValues - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Values are the beliefs of a social group. These are often very strongly held beliefs and they are often for something or against it.