Value \Val"ue\, n. 1.
   (a) That property of a color by which it is distinguished as bright or dark; luminosity.
   (b) Degree of lightness as conditioned by the presence of white or pale color, or their opposites.

2. (Math.) Any particular quantitative determination; as, a function's value for some special value of its argument.

3. [pl.]

The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treatment from any mass or compound; specif., the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, or the like; as, the vein carries good values; the values on the hanging walls.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Value \Val"ue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Valued; p. pr. & vb. n. Valuing.]

1. To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power, importance, etc.

The mind doth value every moment. --Bacon.

The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak.

The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly valued in his messenger. --Shak.

Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity. --Clarendon.

2. To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for his works or his virtues.

Which of the dukes he values most. --Shak.

3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.]

Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown. --Sir W. Temple.

4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.]

The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it. --Shak.

Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard; estimate; prize; appreciate.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Value \Val"ue\, n. [OF. value, fr. valoir, p. p. valu, to be worth, fr. L. valere to be strong, to be worth. See Valiant.]

1. The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; worth; excellence; utility; importance.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)