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Definition value in British English

value noun

noun
/ˈvæljuː/
1

the amount that something is worth, measured especially in money

Example

You can't put a value on a human life.

Example

The value of the painting is not known.

Example

The dollar dropped in value on the foreign exchange markets last week.

Example

Residential property in the city has doubled in value in the last three years.

Example

Thieves had taken a radio and a Walkman, but nothing of great value.

Example

The ring was actually of very little value.

Example

Handwoven rugs hold their value extremely well.

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1.1

the amount that something is worth compared to the money that it costs

Example

Thanks to the strength of the pound, these wines offer tremendous value just now.

Example

Most customers are looking for value for their money rather than cutting-edge fashion.

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2

the degree to which someone or something is important or useful

Example

educational/nutritional value

Example

Discussion of the transport link focused on its value to the local community.

Example

documents that will be of great value to future historians

Example

That watch had belonged to his grandfather and had great sentimental value.

Example

These papers are of no value to a thief.

3

the particular interesting quality that something has

Example

Some episodes are included purely for their shock value.

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4

the principles and beliefs that influence the behaviour and way of life of a particular group or community

Example

Christian/Western/Islamic values

Example

the university's liberal values

Example

They have a very different set of values from our own.

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5

a mathematical number or amount that is not known and is represented by a letter

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6

the length of time that a musical note lasts for

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Definition value in British English