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face value Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: F EY1 S V AE1 L Y UW0

What Does Face Value Mean?

Face Value is a noun that means The amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount. It is also used to mean No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.

Face Value at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Synonymspar value
Pluralface values

Face Value Definition (Noun)

  1. The amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.
  2. No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.

    Please take this comment at face value and don't try to read anything into it.

Noun

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

Synonyms of Face Value

Face value synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Face Value

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Face Value in a Sentence

Please take this comment at face value and don't try to read anything into it.

Word Forms & Grammar

face value (countable and uncountable, plural face values)

Origin of Face Value

The term exists because a contrast between nominal value and market value is sometimes materially relevant for currencies.

Questions People Ask About Face Value

What part of speech is face value?

Face value is a noun.

What is another word for face value?

You can replace face value with words such as par value. See the full list of face value synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of face value?

The plural of face value is face values.

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