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"
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"
(music) the relative duration of a musical note
"In music theory, understanding that a quarter note has twice the value of an eighth note is essential for keeping correct time."
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
"The antique vase holds immense value not just for its price, but because it survived a war intact and tells the story of our family's history."
In plain English: Value is how much something is worth to you.
"The old house has great historical value to the local community."
fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
"value the jewelry and art work in the estate"
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
"Before buying the antique vase, I hired an expert to evaluate its historical and monetary worth."
In plain English: To value something means to think it is important and worth caring about.
"I really value our friendship and appreciate everything you have done for me."
Usage: Use this verb when you are assessing how much something is worth, often based on personal opinion or specific criteria rather than just its market price. It differs from synonyms like "price," which implies a fixed monetary cost set by a seller.
The word "value" entered English from Old French as the feminine past participle of a verb meaning to be strong or worthy. It ultimately traces its roots back to Latin valēre, which simply meant "to be strong."