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value system

American  
[val-yoo sis-tuhm] / ˈvæl ju ˈsɪs təm /

noun

  • value systems
    plural
  1. a set of principles held by an individual or by a group of people concerning what is important and what is right or wrong.


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Talarico "was a public-school teacher in San Antonio before he was a politician. That's not a resume line. That's a value system," Cogdell said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

The drama series about female wrestlers demanded I be physically strong—a new value system and a mental game-changer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

He was also taken by their inherent family value system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026

"In my experience, a lot of young men have found the apps toxic too... They are perpetuating a value system that doesn't value human complexity or awkwardness."

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025

I'm not keyed in to their value system.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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