01 n. The sum or amount of money at which a thing is valued, or the value which a seller sets on his goods in market; that for which something is…
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The sum or amount of money at which a thing is valued, or the value which a seller sets on his goods in market; that for which something is bought or sold, or offered for sale; equivalent in money or other means of exchange; current value or rate paid or demanded in market or in barter; cost.“We can afford no more at such a price.” — Shak.
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Value; estimation; excellence; worth.“Her price is far above rubies.” — Prov. xxxi. 10.“New treasures still, of countless price.” — Keble.
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Reward; recompense; as, the price of industry.“'T is the price of toil, The knave deserves it when he tills the soil.” — Pope.
Phrases & compounds
Price current —
a statement or list of the prevailing prices of merchandise, stocks, specie, bills of exchange, etc., published statedly or occasionally.