Value Definition & Meaning
value
- noun
- 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"-Joe Hing Lowe
- (music) the relative duration of a musical note
- an ideal accepted by some individual or group; "he has old- fashioned values"
- verb
- fix or determine the value of; assign a value to; "value the jewelry and art work in the estate"
- hold dear; "I prize these old photographs"
- regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
- evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
- estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
"Value" in song lyrics
See how value is used in real songs:
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"A rich soul, is now of no value"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"Kill the survivors that raised the death of shock value"
Aesop Rock — Abandon All Hope -
"Underestimate the value, increase the value"
Almighty — Top Hat Rap
Words that rhyme with value
Usage tips for "value"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "value" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for value to find words that pair well.