place value

pleɪs ˈvæljuː

Definition

Definition of place value - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

value of a digit based on its position

TECH.

In 345, the place value of 4 is 40.
Understanding place value is essential in math.
Teachers often use charts to explain place value.

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Expressions with place value

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place value on

consider something important or beneficial

She places great value on honesty in relationships.

Expressions with place

better place

improved situation or condition

After therapy, he was in a better place mentally..

happy place

place where someone feels happy and relaxed

The beach is my happy place.

jumping-off place

place where something important or new begins

This city was the jumping-off place for our adventure.

godforsaken place

remote and desolate location lacking appeal

They ended up in a godforsaken place with no amenities.

in one's place

adj.

belonging to a particular position or location

He was in his place among the other musicians.

in the right place

adj.

located correctly or appropriately

The books are in the right place on the shelf.

Expressions with value

sentimental value

importance something has because of personal feelings or memories

This old toy has sentimental value for me.

street value

monetary worth of a commodity sold illegally

Authorities seized goods with a street value of $500,000.

face value

apparent worth as opposed to real worth

He took her words at face value.

snob value

appeal of exclusivity or high social status

The club's snob value attracts many wealthy members.

accept at face value

believe something is true without checking or doubting

You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.

place value on

consider something important or beneficial

She places great value on honesty in relationships.

put a value on

decide how much something is worth in money or importance

It's hard to put a value on friendship.

take at face value

accept as presented without questioning

She took his explanation at face value.

take them at face value

accept something as true without questioning

She decided to take them at face value and moved on.

value for money

worth what you pay compared to quality or amount

This phone offers great value for money.

Terms with place value included in their meaning

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Arabic numeral

place value

system using numerals 0 to 9

least significant digit

mathematics

the digit in a number with the lowest place value

value bet

gambling

place a bet to maximize expected value

honey hole

valuable place

place yielding great value or abundance

WHS

acr.

acr: World Heritage Site

place protected for its cultural value

View all translations of place value

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French:valeur de position, ...
German:Stellenwert, ...
Italian:valore posizionale, ...
Spanish:valor posicional, ...
Portuguese:valor posicional, ...
Chinese:位值, ...
Japanese:位の値, ...
Arabic:قِيمَة مَنْزِلِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:עֶרֶךְ מָקוֹם, ...
Russian:разрядное значение, ...
Ukrainian:розрядне значення, ...
Hindi:स्थानमान, ...
Bengali:স্থানীয় মান, ...
Catalan:valor posicional, ...
Czech:místní hodnota, ...
Danish:positionsværdi, ...
Dutch:plaatswaarde, ...
Greek:αξία θέσης, ...
Hungarian:helyi érték, ...
Khmer:តម្លៃតាមខ្ទង់, ...
Korean:자리값, ...
Persian:ارزش مکانی, ...
Polish:wartość pozycyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):valor posicional, ...
Romanian:valoare pozițională, ...
Swedish:platsvärde, ...
Thai:ค่าประจำหลัก, ...
Turkish:basamak değeri, ...
Vietnamese:giá trị hàng, ...

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