Word of The Day

FACE VALUE

Function: noun (count)

Plural: face values

Meaning:
The value that is printed or shown on something (such as a coin or bill)

e.g. We paid $100 for tickets that had a face value of $50.

Idiom: At face value

Meanings:
1 - for the price that is printed on something

e.g. We bought the tickets at face value.

2 - Something that is taken or accepted at face value is regarded as true or genuine without being questioned or doubted.

e.g. After all his lying, nothing he says now should be taken at face value.(accepted as true)