Word
values
Phoneticsval·ues, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvæɫjuz/
UK/vˈæljuːz/
Definitions
01beliefs and principles
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. the beliefs about what is right and wrong, or what is important in life.
n. the principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in life.
“The company's core values include honesty and respect for all employees.”
“The school curriculum aims to instil traditional values while encouraging students to think critically about modern social issues.”
Synonyms
02worth or prices
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the plural of value; the amount of money something is worth.
n. the plural form of value, referring to the monetary worth or importance of multiple items.
“Property values in this neighborhood have increased significantly over the last year.”
“Economists are monitoring the fluctuating values of international currencies to predict the impact on global trade agreements.”
03mathematical numbers
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics
n. the numbers or amounts that letters or symbols represent in math.
n. the numerical amounts denoted by algebraic symbols or the results of mathematical calculations.
“You need to find the values of x and y to solve the equation.”
“The software calculates the values for each variable in real-time, allowing the researchers to observe immediate changes in the simulation.”
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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