value /ˈvæl.juː/noun 11verb 3forms 5phrases 3 noun11 •The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth.There is tremendous value in a good education.An abacus is of little value when you have an electronic calculator. •the amount of money, goods or work that would be a fair exchange for somethingThe value of the stolen painting is estimated to be around four million pounds. •That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.He does not share his parents' values. •Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation. •The degree of importance given to something.The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife. •Precise meaning; import. •The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.When pigments of equal value are mixed together, the resulting color will be a darker value. This is the result of subtraction. — 2006 •The relative duration of a musical note.The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver. •[in the plural] The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.The vein carries good values.the values on the hanging walls •(no longer used) Esteem; regard.The French have a high value for them ; and I confess they are often what they call delicate — 1700 •(no longer used) Valour.Who soone prepard to field, his sword forth drew, / And him with equall valew counteruayld: […] — 1590 verb3 •To determine or estimate the value of; to judge the worth of.I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.The property has been valued at six million pounds. •To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.Gold was valued highly among the Romans.I value his advice. •To hold dear; to cherish.I value these old photographs. formsvalued · valuing · values · valueth · valuest Phrases with value added valueThe positive value difference produced by someone who adds value. face valueThe amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount. good valueSomething that is well worth the money paid for it.