Værdien

Værdien is a Danish noun meaning value, worth, price, or numerical value, depending on context. The definite singular form is værdien, the indefinite form is værdi, and the plural is værdier. The word is cognate with Norwegian verdi and Swedish värde and traces back to Old Danish verdi, with roots in Proto-Germanic forms denoting worth.

In mathematics and logic, værdien denotes the numeric result of an expression or the value of a function at a particular input. For example, værdien af f(3) er 7. In computing and programming, the term refers to the data currently stored in a variable or produced by a computation.

In economics and everyday language, værdien can denote what something is worth in money or usefulness, including terms such as markedsværdi (market value) and intrinsic value. Valuation and værdiansættelse are processes used to estimate worth in various contexts.

In philosophy and ethics, værdier (the plural) are the standards or principles that guide behavior, such as honesty, freedom, or justice. Different cultures may prioritize different værdier, and discussions of value often distinguish between intrinsic value and instrumental value.