Definitions for the word "value" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; worth; excellence; utility; importance.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Worth estimated by any standard of purchasing power, especially by the market price, or the amount of money agreed upon as an equivalent to the utility and cost of anything.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Precise signification; import; as, the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Esteem; regard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The relative length or duration of a tone or note, answering to quantity in prosody; thus, a quarter note [/] has the value of two eighth notes [/].
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
In an artistical composition, the character of any one part in its relation to other parts and to the whole; -- often used in the plural; as, the values are well given, or well maintained.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
Valor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power, importance, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for his works or his virtues.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
To be worth; to be equal to in value.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
1 worth, desirability, or utility, or the qualities on which these depend. 2 worth as estimated (set a high value on my time). 3 amount for which a thing can be exchanged in the open market. 4 equivalent of a thing. 5 (in full value for money) something well worth the money spent. 6 effectiveness (news value). 7 (in pl.) One''s principles, priorities, or standards. 8 mus. Duration of a note. 9 math. Amount denoted by an algebraic term. v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 estimate the value of, esp. Professionally. 2 have a high or specified opinion of. valueless adj. Valuer n. [french past part. Of valoir be worth, from latin valeo]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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