surplus value

American  

noun

1. (in Marxian economics) the part of the value of a commodity that exceeds the cost of labor, regarded as the profit of the capitalist.

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Etymology

Origin of surplus value

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

There was just one problem with Minnesota’s plan: the potential surplus value offered by McCarthy’s contract has been rendered obsolete by the fact he has been completely terrible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

With the rookie wage scale slotting salaries by pick regardless of position, it is more difficult for teams to generate surplus value by taking a tight end.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Marx proposed the concept of surplus value as a contradictory force within capitalism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

The amateur draft and the international market have incredible surplus value.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2022

He does not explain upon what basis the alleged surplus value is calculated, but shelters himself behind a vague, and I submit incorrect, reference to a declaration by Mr. Hoyle, the well-known earnest temperance advocate.

From Some Objections To Socialism From "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures by Bradlaugh, Charles