values
pronunciation
How to pronounce values in British English:
UK ['væljʊz]
How to pronounce values in American English:
US ['væljʊz]
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- Noun:
- beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Word Origin
- values (n.)
- "principles, standards," 1918, from plural of value (n.).
Example
- 1. Still time to think about character traits and values .
- 2. You really want people to be able to act in line with their values .
- 3. Don 't take shortcuts when it comes to values or integrity .
- 4. Ibm says it 's a company of values , not personalities .
- 5. Orange county : boost incomes and raise property values