face value
Americannoun
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the value printed on the face of a stock, bond, or other financial instrument or document.
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apparent value.
Do not accept promises at face value.
noun
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the value written or stamped on the face of a commercial paper or coin
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apparent worth or value, as opposed to real worth
Etymology
Origin of face value
First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
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Seiden said he has brokered a handful of tariff claims with a total face value of $20 million for companies selling items including Christmas decorations, pharmaceuticals and imported foods.
The 35,000-capacity R.Premadasa Stadium was sold out for the clash, with tickets going for more than four times face value on the black market.
From Barron's
I appreciate how savvy you are to question whether you’re overpaying for the house, rather than simply taking everything at face value.
From MarketWatch
In Mexico, reselling a ticket above face value is prohibited, but only when the ticket is purchased in Mexico using the local currency.
From Barron's
The bill would impose price caps on tickets sold in the resale market, limiting prices to no more than 10% above the ticket’s face value.
From Los Angeles Times
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