Definition of "value" in 英语

noun

1. The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth.

   • There is tremendous value in a good education.
   • An abacus is of little value when you have an electronic calculator.

2. (uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.

   • The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.

3. (often plural) 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

4. The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.

   • The value of the stolen painting is estimated to be around four million pounds.

5. (music) The relative duration of a musical note.

   • The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.

6. (art) The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.

7. (mathematics, physics) 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.

8. Precise meaning; import.

   • the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument

9. (in the plural) 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

10. (obsolete) Esteem; regard.

11. (obsolete) Valour.

verb

1. To determine or estimate the value of; to judge the worth of.

   • I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.
   • The property has been valued at six million pounds.

2. To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

   • Gold was valued highly among the Romans.
   • I value his advice.

3. To hold dear; to cherish.

   • I value these old photographs.