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
It’s questionable whether they managed to get proper value with their third-round choices of CB Martin Emerson, DE Alex Wright and WR David Bell.
From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2022
"Further notices will be served on more councils later this week. If strike action is to be avoided, then a significantly improved offer must be brought forward to give our key workers proper value."
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2021
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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