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proper value

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. characteristic root.


Etymology

Origin of proper value

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Los Angeles tried and failed to trade Akers at the deadline, deciding the team couldn’t get proper value for GM Les Snead’s highest draft pick in the past five years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022

“The root of the agricultural issue in India is that farmers are not getting the proper value of their crops,” said Mr. Singh.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2021

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

“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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