What does "values" mean?

1. (beliefs and principles) the beliefs about what is right and wrong, or what is important in life. 2. (worth or prices) the plural of value; the amount of money something is worth. 3. (mathematical numbers) the numbers or amounts that letters or symbols represent in math.

values

US //ˈvæɫjuz// UK //vˈæljuːz// val·ues

1 beliefs and principles (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the beliefs about what is right and wrong, or what is important in life.

the principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in life.

Example

The company's core values include honesty and respect for all employees.

Example

The school curriculum aims to instil traditional values while encouraging students to think critically about modern social issues.
- principles
- ethics
- ideals
2 worth or prices (n.)
A2 Elementary

the plural of value; the amount of money something is worth.

the plural form of value, referring to the monetary worth or importance of multiple items.

Example

Property values in this neighborhood have increased significantly over the last year.

Example

Economists are monitoring the fluctuating values of international currencies to predict the impact on global trade agreements.
- prices
- costs
- rates

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3 mathematical numbers (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Math

the numbers or amounts that letters or symbols represent in math.

the numerical amounts denoted by algebraic symbols or the results of mathematical calculations.

Example

You need to find the values of x and y to solve the equation.

Example

The software calculates the values for each variable in real-time, allowing the researchers to observe immediate changes in the simulation.
- figures
- quantities