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values

noun

Form of value , plural of value.

Simple meaning

The beliefs about what is important and right that guide how someone lives.

Pronunciation

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valyooz

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ˈvæljuz

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Definition

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noun

  1. Philippineseducationuncountable

    Ellipsis of values education.

  2. Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
General English

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  • “He has very conservatives values.”noun

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Inflected forms

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  • valuenounBase word

    A numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed.

Word family

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  • valuationnounDerived noun · specialist

    An appraisal of the value of something.

  • valuableadjectiveDerived adjective

    Having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange.

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  • value judgementnounRelated term

    An assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.

  • value judgmentnounRelated term

    An assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.

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