face value

face value

n.

1. The value printed or written on the face, as of a bill or bond.

2. Apparent significance or value: took their compliments at face value.

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face value

n

1. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) the value written or stamped on the face of a commercial paper or coin

2. apparent worth or value, as opposed to real worth

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	face value - the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value nominal value, par value value - the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; "the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world"
	2.	face value - the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth semblance, gloss, color, colour - an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"

Translations

face value n (of coin) → valore m facciale or nominale
to take sth at face value (fig) → giudicare qc dalle apparenze

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face value n (of coin) → valore m facciale or nominale
to take sth at face value (fig) → giudicare qc dalle apparenze