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use-value

UK/juːz-'væljuː/US/'ju:sv'ælju:/

Definitions

n.

The practical usefulness of a commodity, as opposed to its exchange value

使用价值(相对于交换价值)

Root Breakdown

Native English
useuse
+
valueroot
=use-value

use + value = the value something has from being used. An economics term (Marx), contrasted with exchange-value.

Root us still carries 68 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A tool's use-value lies in what it can actually do.

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