Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

add value

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: ad-d -val-ue
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a product or service more desirable or useful.

Intransitive verb

verb

Example Sentences

"An oil refinery adds value to crude oil by distilling it into various desired intermediates and end products."
"A flour mill adds value to cereal grain by grinding it into meal or flour."
"The new website with additional features will really add value for our customers."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

adds value (present, singular) adding value (participle, present) added value (participle, past) added value (past)

Phrases

added value add value machine surplus value value-add value added value added tax value chain

Frequently Paired Words

added value add value machine surplus value value-add value added value added tax VAT value chain

Questions

What does add value mean?: To make a product or service more desirable or useful.

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