value
The value of honesty cannot be measured in money.
Honesty is priceless and cannot be quantified financially.
The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
The value of teamwork is often underestimated in individualistic cultures.
People often fail to recognize how crucial teamwork is in societies that prioritize individual achievement.
Can refer to moral principles or monetary worth.
A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
Her core values include kindness and integrity.
She prioritizes being kind and honest above all else.
Often used in discussions about ethics and personal philosophy.
The material or monetary worth of something.
The company's stock value increased by 15% last quarter.
Investors gained 15% more money from the company's shares in three months.
In finance, often calculated as market price or book value.
Estimate the monetary worth of something.
The antique vase was valued at $2,000 by the appraiser.
An expert determined the vase's price to be $2,000.
Used when determining the price or importance of an item.
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Pro Tip
Distinguish 'value' as noun vs. verb
As a noun, 'value' refers to worth or importance (e.g., 'The value of education is clear'). As a verb, it means to appreciate or estimate worth (e.g., 'I value your opinion').
Gold Rule
Use 'value' for both tangible and intangible worth
It applies to money ('the value of the house'), ethics ('family values'), and abstract concepts ('the value of hard work').
Word Origin
From Old French 'valeur' (worth, value), from Latin 'valere' (to be strong, be worth), which also gives rise to 'valid' and 'prevail'.
Usage Notes
Common in both everyday speech and professional contexts. In finance, 'value' often implies market price, while in ethics it refers to moral principles. The verb form ('to value') means to consider something important or to estimate its worth.