va
lue
Plural
values
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the worth of something in money
- He estimated the value of his car before selling it.
- The value of the antique vase was estimated at $5000.
- The real estate agent emphasized the value of the property's location in determining its market price.
- The company's stocks plummeted, causing shareholders to worry about the value of their investments.
- She questioned the value of the expensive handbag, wondering if it was worth the price.
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(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter
- In algebra, variables represent unknown values that can be determined through equations.
- The value of a variable can change depending on the context of the problem being solved.
- Mathematicians use symbols such as letters to denote variables whose values are to be determined.
- A constant is a specific value that remains unchanged throughout a mathematical expression or equation.
- The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on a number line, represented by |x| for a given number x.
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the degree of lightness or darkness of a color, which helps create contrast, depth, and dimension in visual art
Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color in design. It describes how a color's brightness changes, from white or light shades to black or dark shades. Adjusting value helps create contrast, depth, and dimension in a design, making elements stand out or fade, and adding to the overall visual impact and mood of the piece.
- The artist used different values to create a sense of depth in the painting.
- Understanding the value of colors is crucial for creating realistic shadows.
- The value scale helps artists determine the lightness or darkness of a color.
- She adjusted the value of the background to make the subject stand out.
- The painting's value contrast added a dramatic effect to the composition.
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a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life
- Integrity is a core value that guides the organization’s decisions.
- She instilled the value of honesty in her children from a young age.
- The company’s value of teamwork fosters a collaborative work environment.
- Respect for others is a fundamental value in many cultures.
- His actions reflected the value he placed on community service and giving back.
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the importance or usefulness of something
- The value of hard work is often overlooked.
- This decision has little value in the long run.
- The value of a good education cannot be underestimated.
- The true value of the experience is in what was learned.
- She understood the value of kindness after years of helping others.