price (n.)

  1. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver; he puts a high price on his services; he couldnt calculate the cost of the collection

    [ Syn: monetary value , cost ]

  2. the amount of money needed to purchase something; the price of gasoline; he got his new car on excellent terms; how much is the damage?

    [ Syn: terms , damage ]

  3. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; the cost in human life was enormous; the price of success is hard work; what price glory?

    [ Syn: cost , toll ]

  4. the high value or worth of something; her price is far above rubies'

  5. a monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal; the cattle thief has a price on his head'

  6. cost of bribing someone; they say that every politician has a price'

  7. United States operatic soprano (born 1927)

    [ Syn: price , leontyne price , mary leontyne price ]

    price (v.)

  1. determine the price of; The grocer priced his wares high'

  2. ascertain or learn the price of; Have you priced personal computers lately?'

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