expected value

As Randy notes, “Maybe there is a value in shining a light on this and asking the questions.”

Other things being equal, the volume of voice used measures the value that the mind puts upon the thought.

Hilda, trembling at the door, more than half expected Mr. Orgreave to say: "You mean, she's invited herself."

Of course the expression of this value is modified and characterized by the nature of the thing spoken of.

It is only just to say, that the officers exhibited a degree of courage far beyond any thing we had expected from them.

Of course it is only the hardiest Ferns which can be expected to grow well in the town garden.