value
noun
relative worth, merit, or importance.
valuing
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present participleof value.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When hiring, Kindersley says she looks for people with "equal EQ as IQ", valuing emotional intelligence alongside ability.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a bid to take over the payments company for $60.50 per share, valuing the company at roughly $53 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fast-fashion giant Shein raised $1.7 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong initial public offering, valuing the online retailer at around $26.3 billion, the company said Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Advent and Stripe made an offer of $60.50 a share for PayPal in July, valuing the company at around $53 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
No matter where they were, Indigenous peoples’ governance was based on valuing what was best for the community over the needs or preferences of individuals.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
