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Value (noun)
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
“The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.”
“worth”
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Value (noun)
The degree of importance given to something.
“The value of my children’s happiness is second only to that of my wife.”
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Value (noun)
That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one’s morals, morality, or belief system.
“He does not share his parents’ values.”
“family values”
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Value (noun)
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
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Value (noun)
The relative duration of a musical note.
“The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.”
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Value (noun)
The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.
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Value (noun)
Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
“The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation.”
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Value (noun)
Precise meaning; import.
“the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument”
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Value (noun)
The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.
“The vein carries good values.”
“the values on the hanging walls”
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Value (noun)
Esteem; regard.
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Value (noun)
Valour; also spelled valew.
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Value (verb)
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
“I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.”
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Value (verb)
To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
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Value (verb)
To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
“Gold was valued highly among the Romans.”
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Value (verb)
To hold dear.
“I value these old photographs.”
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Worthy (adjective)
having worth, merit{{,}} or value
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Worthy (adjective)
honourable or admirable
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Worthy (adjective)
deserving, or having sufficient worth
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Worthy (adjective)
Suited; befitting.
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Worthy (noun)
a distinguished or eminent person
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Worthy (verb)
To render or treat as worthy; exalt; revere; honour; esteem; respect; value; reward; adore.
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Worthy (adjective)
having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard
“these issues are worthy of further consideration”
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Worthy (adjective)
deserving effort, attention, or respect
“generous donations to worthy causes”
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Worthy (adjective)
good enough; suitable
“no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera”
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Worthy (adjective)
characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination
“worthy but tedious advice”
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Worthy (noun)
a person notable or important in a particular sphere
“schools governed by local worthies”