ad valorem

ˌæd vəˈloʊrəm

Definition

Definition of ad valorem - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

value measurementmeasured by or in proportion to value

The tax is calculated ad valorem.

proportionate

taxationin proportion to the estimated value of the goods taxed

Duties are charged ad valorem on imports.

proportional

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with ad valorem

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

ad valorem tax

tax based on the value of the item

The ad valorem tax on luxury cars significantly increases their cost..

Expressions with ad

ad infinitum

adv.

without end or limit, endlessly

The lecture seemed to go on ad infinitum.

ad nauseam

adv.

repeated excessively until it becomes annoying

He talked about his achievements ad nauseam.

ad hominem

fallacious argument attacking a person's character

His response was an ad hominem, not addressing the issue.

ad agency

company creating advertisements for clients

The ad agency designed a new campaign for the product.

ad break

pause in a program for advertisements

The show will resume after the ad break.

newspaper ad

printed advertisement in a newspaper

She found her new job through a newspaper ad.

Origin of ad valorem

Latin, ad (to, according to) + valorem (value, worth; accusative of valor ‘value’)

Terms with ad valorem included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

ad val

abbr.

abr: ad valorem

based on the value of something

Examples of ad valorem in a sentence

Duties are imposed ad valorem on imported goods.
The tax is calculated ad valorem based on the car's price.
Ad valorem tariffs apply to luxury goods.

View all translations of ad valorem

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ad valorem, ...
German:ad valorem, ...
Italian:ad valorem, ...
Spanish:ad valorem, ...
Portuguese:ad valorem, ...
Chinese:按价值, 从价, ...
Japanese:従価的に, 従価で, ...
Arabic:حَسَبَ القِيمَة, تِبْعًا لِلقِيمَة, ...
Hebrew:לְפִי עֵרֶךְ, בְּהֶתְאֵם לָעֵרֶךְ, ...
Russian:ад валорем, ...
Ukrainian:ад валорем, від вартості, ...
Hindi:मूल्यानुसार, अनुपातिक रूप से, ...
Bengali:মূল্য অনুযায়ী, মূল্য ভিত্তিক, ...
Catalan:ad valorem, ...
Czech:ad valorem, hodnotově, ...
Danish:ad valorem, ...
Dutch:naar waarde, ad valorem, ...
Greek:κατ' αξίαν, ...
Hungarian:ad valorem, ...
Khmer:តាមតម្លៃ, តាមសមាមាត្រនៃតម្លៃប៉ាន់ស្មានរបស់ទំនិញដែលត្រូវបង់ពន្ធ, ...
Korean:부가가치로, 종가세로, ...
Persian:بر اساس ارزش, به‌طور ارزشی, ...
Polish:ad valorem, ...
Portuguese (BR):ad valorem, ...
Romanian:ad valorem, ...
Swedish:ad valorem, ...
Thai:ตามมูลค่า, ตามราคาประเมิน, ...
Turkish:değere göre, değer bazında, ...
Vietnamese:theo giá trị, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.