Values: meaning, definitions and examples

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values

 

[ หˆvaljuz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in mathematics

The numerical quantity or magnitude that can be assigned to an element in a set.

Synonyms

magnitude, numerical data, numerical quantity

Examples of usage

  • The values of x and y in the equation are 5 and 7 respectively.
  • The function returns a value of 10 for the input of 2.
Context #2 | Noun

personal beliefs

One's judgment of what is important in life.

Synonyms

beliefs, morals, principles

Examples of usage

  • Family and honesty are core values for him.
  • She holds traditional values dear.
Context #3 | Verb

importance

Consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of.

Synonyms

appreciate, cherish, esteem

Examples of usage

  • She values her independence.
  • The company values its employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "values" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฒเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nilai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะฝะฝะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wartoล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพกๅ€ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท valeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸerler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodnoty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodnoty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปทๅ€ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrednote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝะดั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yษ™rlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valores

Etymology

The word 'values' originated from the Latin word 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be of worth'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of importance, beliefs, and numerical quantities. The notion of personal values gained prominence in the 20th century as a key aspect of individual identity and decision-making.

See also: devaluation, devalue, evaluable, invaluable, overvaluation, overvalue, overvalued, revaluation, undervaluation, undervalue, undervalued, unvaluable, unvalued, valuable, valuables, valuation, valuator, valued, valueless, valuing.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #498, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.