Definitions for face valueˈfeɪs ˌvæl yu for 1 ; ˈfeɪs ˈvæl yu for 2

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

face val•ueˈfeɪs ˌvæl yu for 1 ; ˈfeɪs ˈvæl yu for 2(n.)

  1. the value printed on the face of a stock, bond, etc.

    Category: Business

  2. apparent value.

Origin of face value:

1875–80

Princeton's WordNet

  1. par value, face value, nominal value(noun)

    the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value

  2. face value(noun)

    the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth

Wiktionary

  1. face value(Noun)

    The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

  2. face value(Noun)

    No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.


Translations for face value

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

face value(adjective)

the value stated on the face of a coin etc

Some old coins are now worth a great deal more than their face value.

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