absolute value
ˈæbsəˌlut ˈvælju
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Definition of absolute value - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

math ideaTECH.magnitude of a real or complex number, measured as distance from zeroTECH.
  • The absolute value of -3 is 3.
  • Graph the function and mark the absolute value of each negative x-coordinate.
  • Engineers use the absolute value of stress to assess potential material failure.
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Expressions with absolute

absolute must-seen.
highly recommended movie or show to watch
The new superhero movie is an absolute must-see.
absolute screamn.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
absolute tripen.
complete nonsense or something very bad in quality
That movie was absolute tripe.
it's absolute madnessexp.
extreme chaos or confusion in a situation
The traffic jam was so bad, it's absolute madness.
it's an absolute minefieldexp.
situation full of hidden problems or dangers
Without a lawyer, dealing with immigration forms is risky; it's an absolute minefield.
what absolute tripeexp.
expresses disbelief or disapproval about something ridiculous
What absolute tripe! I can't believe he said that.

Expressions with value

sentimental valuen.
importance something has because of personal feelings or memories
This old toy has sentimental value for me.
street valuen.
monetary worth of a commodity sold illegally
Authorities seized goods with a street value of $500,000.
face valuen.
apparent worth as opposed to real worth
He took her words at face value.
snob valuen.
appeal of exclusivity or high social status
The club's snob value attracts many wealthy members.
accept at face valuev.
believe something is true without checking or doubting
You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.
place value onv.
consider something important or beneficial
She places great value on honesty in relationships.
put a value onv.
decide how much something is worth in money or importance
It's hard to put a value on friendship.
take at face valuev.
accept as presented without questioning
She took his explanation at face value.
take them at face valuev.
accept something as true without questioning
She decided to take them at face value and moved on.
value for moneyn.
worth what you pay compared to quality or amount
This phone offers great value for money.

Terms related to absolute value

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Terms with absolute value included in their meaning

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absolute deviationn.
mathematics
absolute value of difference between data point and reference point
modulusn.
complex number
the absolute value of a complex number
third law of thermodynamicsn.
science
entropy approaches a constant value at absolute zero
absolutismn.
universal truth
theory that truth or moral value is absolute
average absolute deviationn.
mathematics
average of absolute differences from a central value
L1 regularizationn.
mathematics
method in models adding an absolute-value penalty to shrink parameter weights
relative errorn.
mathematics
absolute value of the ratio of error to actual value

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  1. French:valeur absolue, ...
  2. German:Absolutwert, ...
  3. Italian:valore assoluto, ...
  4. Spanish:valor absoluto, ...
  5. Portuguese:valor absoluto, ...
  6. Chinese:绝对值, ...
  7. Japanese:絶対値, ...
  8. Arabic:قِيمَة مُطْلَقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֵרֶךְ מוּחְלָט, ...
  10. Russian:абсолютная величина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модуль, ...
  12. Hindi:परम मान, ...
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