American English
/ˈvæl.ju/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The importance or usefulness that a person or thing has.
Practice out loudThe importance or usefulness that a person or thing has.
The value of this advice is clear.
She knows the value of a good night's sleep.
practical value · educational value · great value · place a high value on something
the value of + noun
someone's value
The amount of money that something is worth.
The house has lost value.
The painting's value is hard to estimate.
market value · resale value · face value
the value of + something
something's value
The quality or usefulness you get for the money you pay.
This jacket is good value for the money.
The cheaper model is poor value.
good value · excellent value · poor value · value for the money
The beliefs about what is right, important, and acceptable that guide a person or group.
Our values shape the way we treat people.
Honesty is one of her main values.
This meaning is usually plural: values.
core values · personal values · family values · moral values
to consider something very important
Our company places a high value on teamwork.
accepting something as it appears or is said, without questioning it
Don't take the advertisement at face value.
good quality or usefulness for the price paid
This laptop offers good value for the money.
The final e is dropped before -ing: valuing, not valueing.