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Face value

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth wordnet
  3. 3
    No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation. countable, idiomatic, uncountable

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

  4. 4
    the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value wordnet

Etymology

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

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