face value
The term "face value" is used both in financial contexts and everyday language to describe nominal worth or literal interpretation.
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Definition
B2Finance
(technical)The nominal worth of a financial instrument as stated by the issuer.
Example
- The bond has a face value of $1,000, which will be paid to the holder at maturity.
B1General
(everyday)The value or price shown on something, like a stamp or coin.
Example
- The face value of the stamp is 50 cents.
B2Idiomatic
(idiomatic)To accept something as it appears without questioning.
Example
- She took his explanation at face value and didn't investigate further.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "face value":