3 ADJ If a ticket or other document is valid , it can be used and will be accepted by people in authority. □ All tickets are valid for two months.
4 → see also validity
vali|date /væ l I de I t/ (validates , validating , validated )
1 VERB To validate something such as a claim or statement means to prove or confirm that it is true or correct. [FORMAL ] □ [V n] This discovery seems to validate the claims of popular astrology. ● vali|da|tion /væ l I de I ʃ ə n/ (validations ) N‑VAR □ This validation process ensures that the data conforms to acceptable formats.
2 VERB To validate a person, state, or system means to prove or confirm that they are valuable or worthwhile. □ [V n] The Academy Awards appear to validate his career. ● vali|da|tion N‑VAR □ [+ of ] I think the film is a validation of our lifestyle.
va|lid|ity /vəl I d I ti/
1 N‑UNCOUNT The validity of something such as a result or a piece of information is whether it can be trusted or believed. □ [+ of ] Shocked by the results of the elections, they now want to challenge the validity of the vote. □ [+ of ] Some people, of course, denied the validity of any such claim.
2 → see also valid
Va|lium /væ liəm/ (Valium ) N‑VAR Valium is a drug given to people to calm their nerves when they are very depressed or upset. [TRADEMARK ]
val|ley ◆◇◇ /væ li/ (valleys ) N‑COUNT [oft in names] A valley is a low stretch of land between hills, especially one that has a river flowing through it. □ …a wooded valley set against the backdrop of Monte Rosa. □ …the Loire valley.
val|our /væ lə r / in AM, use valor N‑UNCOUNT Valour is great bravery, especially in battle. [LITERARY ]
valu|able ◆◇◇ /væ ljuəb ə l/
1 ADJ If you describe something or someone as valuable , you mean that they are very useful and helpful. □ Many of our teachers also have valuable academic links with Heidelberg University. □ The experience was very valuable.
2 ADJ Valuable objects are objects which are worth a lot of money. □ Just because a camera is old does not mean it is valuable. □ …valuable books.
valu|ables /væ ljuəb ə lz/ N‑PLURAL Valuables are things that you own that are worth a lot of money, especially small objects such as jewellery. □ Leave your valuables in the hotel safe.
valua|tion /væ ljue I ʃ ə n/ (valuations ) N‑VAR A valuation is a judgment that someone makes about how much money something is worth. □ [+ of ] …an independent valuation of the company. □ Valuation lies at the heart of all takeovers.
value ◆◆◆ /væ ljuː/ (values , valuing , valued )
1 N‑UNCOUNT [oft a N ] The value of something such as a quality, attitude, or method is its importance or usefulness. If you place a particular value on something, that is the importance or usefulness you think it has. □ Further studies will be needed to see if these therapies have any value. □ [+ on ] Ronnie put a high value on his appearance. ● PHRASE If something is of value , it is useful or important. If it is of no value , it has no usefulness or importance. □ [+ to ] This weekend course will be of value to everyone interested in the Pilgrim Route.
2 VERB If you value something or someone, you think that they are important and you appreciate them. □ [V n] I've done business with Mr Weston before. I value the work he gives me. ● val|ued ADJ □ As you are a valued customer, I am writing to you to explain the situation.
3 N‑VAR The value of something is how much money it is worth. □ [+ of ] The value of his investment has risen by more than $50,000. □ The country's currency went down in value by 3.5 per cent. ● PHRASE If something is of value , it is worth a lot of money. If it is of no value , it is worth very little money. □ …a brooch which is really of no value. □ It might contain something of value.
4 VERB When experts value something, they decide how much money it is worth. □ [V n] Your lender will then send their own surveyor to value the property. □ [have n V -ed] I asked him if he would have my jewellery valued for insurance purposes. □ [V -ed] He has been selling properties valued at £700 million.
5 N‑UNCOUNT You use value in certain expressions to say whether something is worth the money that it costs. For example, if something is or gives good value , it is worth the money that it costs. □ The restaurant is informal, stylish and extremely good value. □ Courses which are offered through these local colleges are fantastic value for money.
6 N‑PLURAL [oft with poss] The values of a person or group are the moral principles and beliefs that they think are important. □ The countries of South Asia also share many common values.
7 N‑UNCOUNT [n N ] Value is used after another noun when mentioning an important or noticeable feature about something. □ The script has lost all of its shock value over the intervening 24 years.
8 → see also face value SYNONYMS value NOUN 1
importance: We have always stressed the importance of economic reform.
usefulness: His interest lay in the usefulness of his work, rather than in any personal credit.