value

1. 1

   The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth.countableuncountable

   • There is tremendous value in a good education.
   • An abacus is of little value when you have an electronic calculator.
2. 2

   The degree of importance given to something.uncountable

   • The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.
3. 3

   That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.countableoftenplural

   • He does not share his parents' values.
   • family values
4. 4

   The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.countableuncountable

   • The value of the stolen painting is estimated to be around four million pounds.
5. 5

   The relative duration of a musical note.countableuncountable

   • The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.
6. 6

   The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.countableuncountable

   • When pigments of equal value are mixed together, the resulting color will be a darker value. This is the result of subtraction.
   • Shadows and light move very quickly when you are painting on location. Use Cobalt Blue to quickly establish the painting's values.
7. 7

   Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.countableuncountable

   • The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation.
8. 8

   Precise meaning; import.countableuncountable

   • the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
9. 9

   The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.countablein-pluraluncountable

   • The vein carries good values.
   • the values on the hanging walls
10. 10

    Esteem; regard.countableobsoleteuncountable

    • The French have a high value for them ; and I confess they are often what they call delicate
    • My relation to the person was so near, and my value for him so great.

syn. valence · value · worth

1. 1

   To determine or estimate the value of; to judge the worth of.

   • I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.
   • The property has been valued at six million pounds.
2. 2

   To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

   • Gold was valued highly among the Romans.
   • I value his advice.
3. 3

   To hold dear; to cherish.

   • I value these old photographs.