face value

About 3.15 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.
2. noun No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.

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Similar words

par value nominal value book value full-bodied money numismatic value value value date currency call value unit of account

Word family

face values