proper value
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of proper value
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Quid is adding more underwriters to help find the proper value for the start-up stock it lends against.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
What proper value is remains to be seen.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2019
"Shareholders - our clients ultimately - are reliant on this independent board to come up with a solution which will represent proper value," Mr Moore said.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2016
Schneider has been willing to go against the norm, but he’s also been good at assessing the proper value to players.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2014
“In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure. ’
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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