a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; the value assigned was 16 milliseconds'

the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world'

the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices

[ Syn: economic value ]

relative darkness or lightness of a color; I establish the colors and principal values by organizing the painting into three values--dark, medium...and light-Joe Hing Lowe

(music) the relative duration of a musical note

[ Syn: time value , note value ]

an ideal accepted by some individual or group; he has old-fashioned values'

fix or determine the value of; assign a value to; value the jewelry and art work in the estate'

hold dear; I prize these old photographs

[ Syn: prize , treasure , appreciate ]

regard highly; think much of; I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity

[ Syn: respect , respect , esteem , esteem , prize , prize , prise , prise ]

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk

[ Syn: measure , evaluate , valuate , assess , appraise ]

estimate the value of; How would you rate his chances to become President?; Gold was rated highly among the Romans

[ Syn: rate ]