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value

[val-yoo] / ˈvæl yu /




Usage

What are other ways to say value? To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To prize is to value highly and cherish.

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PIERCE’S VALUE: Pierce just turned 37, but he doesn’t expect his skills to erode anytime soon because his game has never relied heavily on athleticism.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2014

SECOND-ROUND VALUE: A study conducted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute says there's more value for second-round draft picks than first-rounders.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2013

The fundamental idea, the dominant category, of political economy is VALUE.

From System of Economical Contradictions; or, the Philosophy of Misery by Proudhon, P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph)

What is its length, breadth, weight, value—ay, VALUE?

From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte

Special attention is called to the cross references which serve to differentiate HUE, VALUE, and CHROMA.

From A Color Notation A measured color system, based on the three qualities Hue, Value and Chroma by Munsell, A. H. (Albert Henry)




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