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Meaning Of Value
n.
The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it
is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum
of properties; worth; excellence; utility; importance.
n.
Worth estimated by any standard of purchasing power,
especially by the market price, or the amount of money agreed upon as
an equivalent to the utility and cost of anything.
n.
Precise signification; import; as, the value of a word; the
value of a legal instrument
n.
Esteem; regard.
n.
The relative length or duration of a tone or note, answering
to quantity in prosody; thus, a quarter note [/] has the value of two
eighth notes [/].
n.
In an artistical composition, the character of any one part
in its relation to other parts and to the whole; -- often used in the
plural; as, the values are well given, or well maintained.
n.
Valor.
v. t.
To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain
price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power,
importance, etc.
v. t.
To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in
respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for
his works or his virtues.
v. t.
To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either
real or apparent; to enhance in value.