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Definition valuable in British English

valuable adjective

adjective
/ˈvæljʊb(ə)l/
1

worth a lot of money

Example

The necklace is not very valuable.

Example

a valuable antique

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2

very useful and important

Example

The job gave her an opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Example

The research should provide valuable insights into organizational arrangements.

Example

Her latest book is a valuable contribution to the debate on cloning.

Example

The results could prove extremely valuable.

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2.1

valuable time is important because there is not much of it available

Example

Valuable seconds were wasted while Schumacher's car was stuck in the pits.

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Definition valuable in British English