values
ˈvæljuːz
Definition

Definition of values - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
worthimportance or usefulness of something
  • The values of these artifacts are immense.
ethics
2.
moral standardsprinciples or standards of behavior
  • She lives according to her values..
ethics
3.
mathematicsTECH.numerical quantity measured or assignedTECH.
  • The values of x and y were calculated..
figures
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Expressions with values

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moral beliefs about right and wrong that guide choices and actions
The organization promotes ethical values in all its activities.
shared guiding principles that direct decisions and behavior within a company
The training program helps new staff understand our corporate values.
beliefs emphasizing the importance of the nuclear family
Many politicians campaign on the platform of family values.
principles emphasizing stability, hard work, and family life
They were raised with solid middle-class values.
file type that uses commas to separate values
The data was saved as a comma-separated values file.
text format where values are separated by a character
The file uses character separated values for data storage.

Origin of values

Latin, valere (to be strong)

Terms with values included in their meaning

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shared lifestyle
customs, arts, values and beliefs of a community
values
very strict expectations for quality behavior or performance
daily habits
way of living reflecting values and attitudes
mathematics
chart with bars proportional to values
values
having money is not the most important thing in life
education
group that teaches outdoor skills and values
mathematics
calculate or compute numerical values
tradition
traditions or values passed down through generations

Examples of values in a sentence

  • The values of honesty and integrity are taught early.
  • His values guide his decisions.
  • They instilled strong values in their children.
  • The graph shows the values of different variables.
  • We need to find the values for the equation.

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  1. French:valeurs, principes, ...
  2. German:Bedeutung, Werte, ...
  3. Italian:valori, principi, ...
  4. Spanish:valores, principios, ...
  5. Portuguese:valores, princípios, ...
  6. Chinese:价值, 价值观, ...
  7. Japanese:価値, 価値観, ...
  8. Arabic:قِيم, مَبادِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֵרָכִים, עֲרָכִים, ...
  10. Russian:ценность, ценности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цінність, цінності, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल्य, सिद्धांत, ...
value
ˈvæljuː

Definition of value - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
monetary worthamount of money something is worth
  • The value of the painting is over a million dollars.
price worth
2.
businessworth or importance of something
  • Education has great value in our society.
significance worth
3.
mathematicsTECH.numerical quantity measured or assignedTECH.
  • The value of x is 10.
numerical value quantity

Verb

tr.
1.
assessmentestimate the worth or importance of something
  • She values her time highly.
appraise assess
2.
businessTECH.assign a monetary worth to an itemTECH.
  • The jeweler valued the necklace at $500.
appraise assess
3.
emotionRarehold something dear or cherish itRare
  • She values her family above all else.
prize treasure
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importance something has because of personal feelings or memories
This old toy has sentimental value for me.
monetary worth of a commodity sold illegally
Authorities seized goods with a street value of $500,000.
apparent worth as opposed to real worth
He took her words at face value.
appeal of exclusivity or high social status
The club's snob value attracts many wealthy members.
believe something is true without checking or doubting
You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.
consider something important or beneficial
She places great value on honesty in relationships.

Origin of value

Latin, valere (to be strong)

Examples of value in a sentence

  • Investors are concerned about the value of the stocks.
  • The value of the antique was appraised by experts.
  • Investors are always looking for value in the stock market.
  • The value of pi is approximately 3.14.
  • Each variable has a distinct value in the equation.
  • She instilled strong values in her children.

View all translations of value

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  1. French:valeur, apprécier, ...
  2. German:Wert, schätzen, ...
  3. Italian:valore, valutare, ...
  4. Spanish:valor, valorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:valor, valorizar, ...
  6. Chinese:价值, 评估, ...
  7. Japanese:価値, 重視する, ...
  8. Arabic:قِيمَة, قَدَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹוִי, לְהַעֲרִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:стоимость, ценить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вартість, цінувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल्य, मूल्यांकन करना, ...
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