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value-for-money

|val/ue-for-mon/ey|

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/ˈvæljuː fər ˈmʌni/

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/ˈvæljuː fə ˈmʌni/

worth the cost

Etymology
Etymology Information

'value-for-money' originates from the English words 'value' and 'money', where 'value' meant 'worth' and 'money' referred to 'currency or funds'.

Historical Evolution

'value-for-money' evolved from the concept of assessing the worth of a product or service in relation to its cost.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'worth the money spent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being worth the money spent; a good return on investment.

This product offers excellent value-for-money.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42