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'
value (n.)
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
estimate the value of; How would you rate his chances to become President?; Gold was rated highly among the Romans
[ Syn: rate ]