value
|val-ue|
B1
/ˈvæl.juː/
without worth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'value' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'valoir,' where 'val-' meant 'worth.'
Historical Evolution
'valoir' transformed into the Middle English word 'value,' and eventually became the modern English word 'value.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worth or price,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'importance or usefulness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
The value of education cannot be overstated.
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Verb 1
to estimate the monetary worth of something.
The appraiser valued the painting at $1 million.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40