face value (Meaning)

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face value (n)

the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value

the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth

The young investor judged the stock's worth at face value rather than conducting thorough research.
The salesperson presented the product's merits at face value, but customers were skeptical about its actual functionality.
The politician's promises seemed appealing at face value, but voters questioned their feasibility.
The lawyer advised his client not to accept the settlement offer at face value and to negotiate for better terms.
The athlete's achievements seemed impressive at face value, but critics pointed out the lack of strong competition.
The painting had an attractive price at face value, but experts doubted its authenticity.
The company's financial statements appeared solid at face value, but further investigation revealed irregularities.
The job offer looked lucrative at face value, but the candidate had reservations about the long working hours and lack of benefits.
The new regulations seemed well-intentioned at face value, but critics argued that they would have unintended consequences.
The research study's findings were compelling at face value, but skeptics demanded more data to support the conclusions.

the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value, the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth

cost, fee, list price, unit price, rate,price, value,charge, valuation, worth

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The young investor judged the stock's worth at face value rather than conducting thorough research.

The salesperson presented the product's merits at face value, but customers were skeptical about its actual functionality.

The politician's promises seemed appealing at face value, but voters questioned their feasibility.

The lawyer advised his client not to accept the settlement offer at face value and to negotiate for better terms.